Appendicitis
36 Appendicitis Fig. 36.1A This patient has a calcified density projected over the right ilium. This is an appendicolith in appendicitis. Background Appendicitis is one of the commonest surgical emergencies…
Pathological fracture
47 Pathological fracture Fig. 47.1A This radiograph demonstrates a fracture through an aggressive lesion in the distal femoral diaphysis. This is a pathological fracture through a lytic metastasis. Background Please…
Inflammatory bowel disease
35 Inflammatory bowel disease Fig. 35.1A This patient has thick-walled descending colon caused by active inflammatory bowel disease. Background Many conditions can cause the appearance of thick-walled bowel, with thumb…
Osteomyelitis
50 Osteomyelitis Fig. 50.1A This patient has osteomyelitis of the left great toe, particularly affecting the distal phalanx. Background The main routes of bone infection (osteomyelitis) are either haematogenous or…
Gas gangrene
54 Gas gangrene Fig. 54.1A This patient has abnormal air in the soft tissues of the upper limb. These appearances are due to gas gangrene. Background Gas gangrene is caused…
Small bowel obstruction
30 Small bowel obstruction Fig. 30.1A The radiograph shows several abnormally dilated small bowel loops in small bowel obstruction. Background Small bowel obstruction is a very common emergency presentation and…
Viral pneumonia
55 Viral pneumonia Fig. 55.1A This young child has increased peribronchial markings in both lungs, indicative of a viral pneumonia. Background A viral aetiology for pneumonia is particularly common in…
Large bowel obstruction
32 Large bowel obstruction Fig. 32.1A This patient has large bowel obstruction, with dilated colon all the way to the mid descending colon. Note the incidental gallstones. Background Please read…
Emphysematous cholecystitis
44 Emphysematous cholecystitis Fig. 44.1A This patient has a dilated viscus with surrounding punctate air in its wall. The CT scan confirmed emphysematous cholecystitis. Note the hip replacements and severe…
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
42 Abdominal aortic aneurysm Fig. 42.1A This radiograph demonstrates a calcified abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The psoas shadow is lost on the left, suggesting a rupture. Background AAA is a…
