Post-appendectomy pelvic abscess with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli: A case report and review of literature

Figure 1 Histopathology of appendiceal specimen with appendicitis. A: This slide is a cross-section of the appendix showing the appendiceal lumen indicated by the star displaying extensive ulceration and pervasive inflammation; with minimal residual mucosa. The transmural inflammation, involves the serosa as shown by the arrow; and depicts mucosal ulceration and necrosis; B: This slide image, photographed at a higher magnification, shows the residual mucosa (which appears normal) surrounded by necrotic tissue and cellular debris. The residual mucosa is indicated by the arrowhead.