Appendicolith seen in USG but not in CT

2025-07-11 17:30:42
Hello doctor, I got both an ultrasound and a CT scan done. Ultrasound says: - Appendix is 5 mm - Appendicolith (stone) of 11 mm seen in the lumen CT scan says: - Appendix measures 5.6 mm - No appendicolith seen - No fat stranding or inflammation Currently, I have no fever, no vomiting, and no constant pain — just occasional mild pain in the lower right abdomen. I'm confused: 1. Do I really have an appendicolith or was the ultrasound wrong? 2. Is any treatment or surgery required now? 3. Can this condition stay stable without surgery if I have no major symptoms?
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As per reports less likely to be appendicitis. But get clinically examined also for actual evaluation.

Answered2025-07-21 07:17:04

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Answered2025-07-12 06:39:23

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Acute appendicitis is emergency Pain will be severe usually It's diagnosis clinically

Answered2025-07-26 17:29:26

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CT is more specific than ultrasound. Surgery not needed in case no pain at present

Answered2025-07-13 16:26:49

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