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Appendicolith
Introduction
An appendicolith is a calcified deposit within the appendix.
References
References
- Hollerman J, Bernstein M, Kottamasu S, Sirr S (1988). “Acute recurrent appendicitis with appendicolith”. Am J Emerg Med. 6 (6): 614–7. PMID 3052484.