Using helical CT to diagnosis acute appendicitis in children : Spectrum of findings

Using helical CT to diagnosis acute appendicitis in children : Spectrum of findings

Helical CT in children shows an overlapping and wide spectrum of appearances of the normal and acutely inflamed appendix. The normal appendix may measure up to 10 mm in maximal diameter but should not have other CT signs of acute inflammation.

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Published in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 176; no. 2; pp. 501 - 505
Main Authors: APPLEGATE, K. E, SIVIT, C. J, MYERS, M. T, PSCHESANG, B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Leesburg, VA American Roentgen Ray Society 01-02-2001
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Appendicitis - diagnostic imaging
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Digestive system
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Human
Helical shape
Radiodiagnosis
Appendicitis
Acute
Case study
Digestive diseases
Medical imagery
Intestinal disease
Computerized axial tomography
Technique
Localization
Child
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Summary:Helical CT in children shows an overlapping and wide spectrum of appearances of the normal and acutely inflamed appendix. The normal appendix may measure up to 10 mm in maximal diameter but should not have other CT signs of acute inflammation.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.176.2.1760501