Adriaan C van Breda Vriesman1, Julien B C M Puylaert. 1. Department of Radiology, Rijnland Hospital, Simon Smitweg 1, P.O. Box 4220, NL-2350 CC, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands. adriaanbreda@hotmail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to illustrate the imaging features of alternative nonsurgical disorders in patients presenting with clinical signs of appendicitis. CONCLUSION: This article illustrates the sonographic and CT features of various appendicitis-mimicking conditions that are self-limiting or that can be treated conservatively. A correct imaging diagnosis of these disorders may prevent a nontherapeutic appendectomy and unnecessary hospitalization.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to illustrate the imaging features of alternative nonsurgical disorders in patients presenting with clinical signs of appendicitis. CONCLUSION: This article illustrates the sonographic and CT features of various appendicitis-mimicking conditions that are self-limiting or that can be treated conservatively. A correct imaging diagnosis of these disorders may prevent a nontherapeutic appendectomy and unnecessary hospitalization.
Authors: Boudewijn R Toorenvliet; Fraukje Wiersma; Rutger F R Bakker; Jos W S Merkus; Paul J Breslau; Jaap F Hamming Journal: World J Surg Date: 2010-10 Impact factor: 3.352