2025年1月13日 · Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is a very common condition in general radiology practice and is one of the main reasons for abdominal surgery in young patients. CT is the most sensitive modality to detect appendicitis.

2024年2月20日 · CT is highly sensitive (94-98%) and specific (up to 97%) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and allows other causes of abdominal pain to be diagnosed. Usually performed with IV contrast (no oral contrast required).

2025年1月13日 · Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is a very common condition in general radiology practice and is one of the main reasons for abdominal surgery in young patients. CT is the most sensitive modality to detect appendicitis.

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2022年7月10日 · In acute appendicitis, appendiceal phlegmon is a form of complicated appendicitis defined as an inflammatory mass (including the appendix, adjacent viscera, and greater omentum) without pus 4.

CT findings supportive of the diagnosis of acute appendicitis include: distension of the appendix to a diameter > 6 mm, periappendiceal fat stranding, and visualization of an appendiceal fecalith (focal hyperdense structure within appendiceal lumen).

CT has high sensitivity and specificity for appendicitis and it’s complications. Recognition of the wide range of normal appearances of the appendix will avoid unnecessary surgery. Appendicitis should never be diagnosed on size alone.

CT findings supportive of the diagnosis of acute appendicitis include: distension of the appendix to a diameter > 6 mm, periappendiceal fat stranding, and visualisation of an appendiceal faecalith (focal hyperdense structure within appendiceal lumen).

Findings consistent with acute retrocecal appendicitis with no signs of actual complication.

2024年10月29日 · A perforated appendix is one of the complications of acute appendicitis. When appendicitis is left untreated, necrosis (gangrene) of the appendiceal wall can occur and progress to a focal rupture.