How to diagnose Acute Appendicitis on CT in 4 Steps - Radiology Medical Imaging Pearls, Tips, Tricks

Acute appendicitis is a common cause for abdominal pain and can sometimes be difficult to diagnose on CT.

The appendix normally resides in the right lower quadrant in patients, but there is huge variability which makes it difficult to confidently identify the structure and make the diagnosis.

In this video, we discuss 4 steps which make it quick and easy to find the appendix and make the diagnosis.

We will go through complications of appendicitis including perforation and abscess formation.

Towards the end, we will discuss mimmicks of acute appendicitis such as epiploic appendagitis and ascending colon diverticulitis.

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*Please note this video is provided for educational purposes only*

[mcriyuistmd]

Thank you so much for this. I've been able to diagnose appendicits to CT for a long time but your explanation makes it much easier to locate!

[amilylee]

Hi, your video is really helpful, especially that you give us lots of different cases with continuous layers to learn. I cannot find a similar video anywhere. Eager to see more of your content in the future!

[peace]

Wow, amazing video. Videos like these make me think once again to take radiology as my dream branch.Much appreciated.

[selimalbayrak]

As a CT technician in Turkiye it's hard to find videos like that I am glad to find that video I hope our radiologists make same things that made us happy 😇 because a big language barrier there to learn

[theuniverse]

Wow amazing...Thankyou so much you explained very well..

[xmadridista]

thank you doctor that's was really helpful