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Appendicolith seen in USG but not in CT
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.
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Dr. Nikhil Patil
Medical Gastroenterology
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Acute appendicitis is emergency
Pain will be severe usually
It's diagnosis clinically
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Dr. Kumar Parth
Gastroenterologist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
CT is more specific than ultrasound. Surgery not needed in case no pain at present
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