2021 ASM / R-0105
How to diagnose appendicitis in pregnancy on MRI.
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Abdomen, Emergency, Pelvis, MR, Education, Inflammation
Authors:
A. Somasundaram, C. Jeavons; Gold Coast, QLD/AU
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2021/R-0105
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