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25 paź 2024 · Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is a very common condition in general radiology practice and is one of the main reasons for abdominal surgery in young patients. CT is the most sensitive modality to detect appendicitis.
Presentation. Right iliac fossa pain for seven days associated with nausea, vomiting, constipation and high inflammatory markers. Patient Data. Age: 20 years. Gender: Female. ct. Dilated appendix with a maximum diameter of 12 mm showing a fluid-filled lumen and thick enhanced walls. Minimal reactionary pelvic free fluid.
This article reviews various CT protocols for appendicitis, identifies key CT findings for diagnosing appendicitis, discusses unusual manifestations such as chronic and recurrent appendicitis, and profiles imaging features that differentiate appendicitis from other inflammatory and neoplastic ileocecal conditions.
1 wrz 2020 · US, CT and MRI are very reliable tools for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Graded-compression sonography shows a sensitivity of 86 % and specificity of 81 % according to a meta-analysis of 14 studies [12]. CT has a higher diagnostic performance, with a sensitivity and specificity of 91 % and 90 % respectively [2].
2 cze 2024 · Three key imaging findings can help you confidently diagnose acute appendicitis: A dilated, fluid-filled appendix that is greater than 6 mm in width; Inflammation around the appendix (i.e., stranding or wavy lines and haziness of the fat surrounding the appendix)
This review aims not only to define the diagnostic criteria for appendicitis in different imaging modalities (ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging), but also to explain the diagnostic protocols, atypical presentations, and other conditions that can mimic appendicitis.
OBJECTIVE. This article reviews various CT protocols for appendicitis, identifies key CT findings for diagnosing appendicitis, discusses unusual manifestations such as chronic and re-current appendicitis, and profiles imaging features that differentiate appendicitis from other in-flammatory and neoplastic ileocecal conditions.
