Appendicular lumen is full of neutrophils that extend into wall in between the mucosal associated lymphoid tissue together with lymphocytes and plasma cells. Such infiltrate extends to periappendicular fat, amounting at abscess formation. Impacted fecolith is noted. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of appendicular tumors.
Acute appendicitis, operative findings revealed a turbid collection and a mucoid discharge from the base of the appendix.
Appendix measured 5 x 0.5 cm, with attached mesoappendix 1 cm, exhibited an ulcerated grey appearance, and had a wall thickness of 0.3 cm.