RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


ERE118

More than Just Typical Acute Appendicitis on MDCT: Uncommon Conditions Related to Appendix

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Kyung Jin Lee MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Hyun Cheol Kim, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Seong Jong Yun, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Sang Won Kim MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Dal Mo Yang, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Wook Jin, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Seong Jin Park MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To demonstrate uncommon clinical presentation of appendicitis 2. To discuss equivocal appendicitis and its solution 3. To illustrate uncommon complications related with acute appendicitis 4. To review several alternative diseases or conditions which mimic acute appendicitis  

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

1. Uncommon clinical presentation of appendicitis (a) Appendicitis in unusual locations (b) Chronic appendicitis (c) Nonsurgical resolution of appendicitis 2. Equivocal appendicitis (a) What is the equivocal CT interpretation? (b) How can we clarify the equivocal CT interpretation? (c) Complementary role of ultrasound 3. Uncommon complications related with appendicitis (a) Gastrointestinal tract involvement (b) Genitourinary tract involvement (c) Other unusual complications 4. Tumors or inflammatory diseases affecting appendix  

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract1.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14009132/14009132_jdut.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Lee, K, Kim, H, Yun, S, Kim, S, Yang, D, Jin, W, Park, S, More than Just Typical Acute Appendicitis on MDCT: Uncommon Conditions Related to Appendix.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009132.html