title: Barium appendicitis.
abstract: We report a case of acute appendicitis with perforation associated with retained appendiceal barium. Abnormally retained barium may lead to appendicitis and this should be kept in mind when a barium-filled appendix is seen in an asymptomatic patient. Routine follow-up films on all patients whose appendix fills with barium are not recommended.
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate