Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Acute, Inflammation, Education, Ultrasound, CT, MR, Emergency, Gastrointestinal tract, Abdomen
Authors:
T. Wooding, C. P. Hewavitharana; WA/AU
DOI:
10.1594/ranzcr2018/R-0005
Learning objectives
1.
To review the pathogenesis and variable clinical features of acute appendicitis.
2.
To illustrate and describe both typical and atypical imaging features of acute appendicitis,
including stump appendicitis and tip appendicitis,
particularly highlighting the role of ultrasound and computed tomography.
3.
To illustrate and describe complications of acute appendicitis,
including gangrene,
perforation,
local abscess formation,
peritonitis,
pyelothrombosis,
hepatic abscess formation,
urinary tract obstruction and bowel obstruction.
4.
To illustrate and describe other appendiceal pathology that may mimic acute appendicitis in its clinical presentation,
namely appendiceal neoplasms.