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*CT is significantly more sensitive than US for the diagnosis of appendicitis, but that USG should be considered in children <ref name="pmid14616200">{{cite journal |vauthors=Choi D, Park H, Lee YR, Kook SH, Kim SK, Kwag HJ, Chung EC |title=The most useful findings for diagnosing acute appendicitis on contrast-enhanced helical CT |journal=Acta Radiol |volume=44 |issue=6 |pages=574–82 |year=2003 |pmid=14616200 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *CT is significantly more sensitive than US for the diagnosis of appendicitis, but that USG should be considered in children <ref name="pmid14616200">{{cite journal |vauthors=Choi D, Park H, Lee YR, Kook SH, Kim SK, Kwag HJ, Chung EC |title=The most useful findings for diagnosing acute appendicitis on contrast-enhanced helical CT |journal=Acta Radiol |volume=44 |issue=6 |pages=574–82 |year=2003 |pmid=14616200 |doi= |url=}}</ref> <ref name="pmid14616200">{{cite journal |vauthors=Choi D, Park H, Lee YR, Kook SH, Kim SK, Kwag HJ, Chung EC |title=The most useful findings for diagnosing acute appendicitis on contrast-enhanced helical CT |journal=Acta Radiol |volume=44 |issue=6 |pages=574–82 |year=2003 |pmid=14616200 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
**Appendic | **Appendic | ||
*Fluid collection is seen in the appendicular region with air fluid levels. | *Fluid collection is seen in the appendicular region with air fluid levels. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
CT scans are the diagnostic test of choice for detecting appendicular abscess. They can provide critical information regarding the size of the abscess. CT scans are preferred over ultrasounds for the detection of abscess but is contraindicated in children due to risk of exposure.
CT
- CT is significantly more sensitive than US for the diagnosis of appendicitis, but that USG should be considered in children [1] [1]
- Appendic
- Fluid collection is seen in the appendicular region with air fluid levels.
CT of abdomen showing an abscess in the retrocaecal location with an adjacent appendicolith with ascending colon being displaced anteriorly.