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Medical Condition • Diagnosed with Ultrasound
Acute appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix, the most common abdominal surgical emergency. Ultrasound is the preferred initial imaging modality in children and pregnant patients. Sonographic criteria for appendicitis include visualization of a non-compressible, blind-ending tubular structure >6mm in outer diameter with periappendiceal fat echogenicity and absent peristalsis.
ICD-10 Code: K37 | MeSH ID: D000693 | Primary Anatomy: Appendix
Key Reference: PubMed: PMID: 29243193
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Modality Diagnostic Ultrasound
Specialties that diagnose and assess this condition:
Credentials for sonographers who work with this condition:
RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
RDCS — Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
RVT — Registered Vascular Technologist
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