Abstract
Despite the high diagnostic accuracy of CT for appendicitis, numerous pitfalls exist that may result in a misdiagnosis. This pictorial review outlines the potential pitfalls in the CT diagnosis of appendicitis that includes atypical position of the appendix and coexisting pathologies. Various mimickers of appendicitis and clinical dilemmas will be highlighted. Upon completion, the reviewer should have an improved ability to recognise appendicitis mimickers and identify equivocal or atypical findings.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 329-336 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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