Acute appendicitis
Diagnosis certain
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- updated 9 Jun 2023:
Nothing to disclose
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Findings
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The mid portion-portion of the appendix is obstructed by a large appendicolith, causing distal dilatation with subtle adjacent fat stranding and prominent adjacent lymph nodes. Multiple luminal appendicoliths are noted at its tip.
The proximal appendix is normal in calibre.
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In acute appendicitis, usually, the entire length of the appendix is affected; however, not uncommonly, the inflammation may involve just the tip or midway (as in this case).
The proximal appendix was challenging to find. However, with careful observation and with the help of ultrasound (images not shown), the patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and subsequently underwent surgery, which confirmed the diagnosis.
-<p>In acute appendicitis, usually, the entire length of the appendix is affected; however, not uncommonly, the inflammation may involve just the tip or midway (as in this case).</p><p>The proximal appendix was challenging to find. However, with careful observation and with the help of ultrasound (images not shown), the patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and subsequently underwent surgery, which confirmed the diagnosis.</p>- +<p>In acute appendicitis, usually the entire length of the appendix is affected; however, not uncommonly, the inflammation may involve just the tip or midway (as in this case).</p><p>The proximal appendix was challenging to find. However, with careful observation and with the help of ultrasound (images not shown), the patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and subsequently underwent surgery, which confirmed the diagnosis.</p>
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References changed:
- Lowe L, Penney M, Scheker L et al. Appendicolith Revealed on CT in Children with Suspected Appendicitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000;175(4):981-4. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.175.4.1750981">doi:10.2214/ajr.175.4.1750981</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11000148">Pubmed</a>
- 3. Lowe L, Penney M, Scheker L et al. Appendicolith Revealed on CT in Children with Suspected Appendicitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000;175(4):981-4. doi:10.2214/ajr.175.4.1750981 - Pubmed
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