Appendicitis

2020-04-06 15:31:24
Hello Doctors. Hope you all are doing good. Pls help. I want to know the correct imaging diagnosis for Appendicitis? Can theinflammed appendix been seen on an ultrasound? Thnku for your time. Good day Regards
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Yes ultrasound is best for inflamed appendix diagnosis.

Answered2020-04-06 15:56:43

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Yes it should be, pls share your reports.

Answered2020-04-06 17:40:04

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Appendicitis is essentially a clinical diagnosis.However, in case of appendicular lump or mass, it can be seen in Ultrasound or CT Scan.

Answered2020-04-06 15:57:01

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Ultrasound is still the best investigation for appendicitis..only if u have clinical features of appendicitis.. But in 10 percent of cases appendicitis can be missed , only if it's behind the large intestines , then we call these as retroceacal appendicitis , with strong clinical suspicion,  we ask  these patient to.take CECT abdomen and pelvis..which is 100 % confirmatory .. But first is first ..get ultrasound abdomen and pelvis

Answered2020-04-06 15:51:44

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