Pitfalls in CT diagnosis of appendicitis: Pictorial essay

Summary Despite the high diagnostic accuracy of CT for appendicitis, numerous pitfalls exist that may result in a misdiagnosis. This pictorial review outlines the potential pitfalls in the CT diagnosis of appendicitis that includes atypical position of the appendix and coexisting pathologies. Variou...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology 2013-06, Vol.57 (3), p.329-336
Hauptverfasser:	Shademan, Ashkan, Tappouni, Rafel FR
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	abdomen Acute Disease Adolescent Adult Appendicitis Appendicitis - diagnostic imaging body CT Diagnostic Errors - prevention & control Female gastrointestinal imaging Humans Male Middle Aged Radiography, Abdominal - methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Despite the high diagnostic accuracy of CT for appendicitis, numerous pitfalls exist that may result in a misdiagnosis. This pictorial review outlines the potential pitfalls in the CT diagnosis of appendicitis that includes atypical position of the appendix and coexisting pathologies. Various mimickers of appendicitis and clinical dilemmas will be highlighted. Upon completion, the reviewer should have an improved ability to recognise appendicitis mimickers and identify equivocal or atypical findings.
ISSN:	1754-9477 1754-9485
DOI:	10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02451.x