CT Appearances of Appendiceal Diseases.
10.3348/jkrs.1998.38.2.301
- Author:
Young Hee CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Appendidicitis;
Appendix, CT;
Appendix, neoplasm;
Appendix, abscess
- MeSH:
Appendectomy;
Diagnosis;
Pathology
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1998;38(2):301-307
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Cross-sectional imaging plays an increasing role in the diagnosis of appendiceal diseases due to known highnegative appendectomy rate. It is important for radiologists to be aware of the computed tomographic (CT)appearances of various pathologies and common associated findings which can mimic other diagnostic entities. Inthis article, the author illustrates the CT appearances of a spectrum of appendiceal disaeses and outlinespotential diagnostic pitfalls.
