J Korean Radiol Soc. 2005 Apr;52(4):271-277. Korean.
Published online Apr 30, 2005.
https://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.4.271
Published online Apr 30, 2005.
https://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.4.271
Copyright © 2005 by The Korean Society of Radiology
Case Report
CT Findings of Acute Appendicitis in Children
Hae Seung Lee,
Young Tong Kim,
Hyun Cheol Kim,
Won Kyung Bae
and Il Young Kim
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of surgical abdomen in children. Because of the various locations where you can find the appendix and the different presentation for the symptoms of appendicitis, the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis is often difficult in children, and radiologic diagnosis is becoming increasingly important. Being familiar with the findings of acute appendicitis on the MDCT axial image and the multiplanar reformation images may aid the physician in reaching an early diagnosis and so prevent complications and reduce negative appendectomy rates.
Keywords
Appendicitis; Children, infections; Appendix, CT
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