Ruptured Acute Appendicitis With Calcified Appendicolith Mimicking Acute Gastroenteritis

A rare case of a man who presented with clinical features suggestive of acute gastroenteritis after a meal, and was subsequently diagnosed with ruptured acute appendicitis (AA) and calcified appendicolith on account of radiological findings, is reported. The diagnosis of AA can be difficult in the atypical case, and radiological imaging plays a vital role. The finding of calcified appendicolith in a patient presenting with acute abdomen should raise the index of suspicion of AA, especially in a developing country.