J Korean Radiol Soc.  2005 Apr;52(4):271-277. 10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.4.271.

CT Findings of Acute Appendicitis in Children

• Lee HS
• Kim YT
• Kim HC
• Bae WK
• Kim IY

• KMID: 1582246
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.4.271

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of surgical abdomen in children. Because of the various locations where you can find the appendix and the different presentation for the symptoms of appendicitis, the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis is often difficult in children, and radiologic diagnosis is becoming increasingly important. Being familiar with the findings of acute appendicitis on the MDCT axial image and the multiplanar reformation images may aid the physician in reaching an early diagnosis and so prevent complications and reduce negative appendectomy rates.

Keyword

Appendicitis; Children, infections; Appendix, CT

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Appendectomy
Appendicitis*
Appendix
Child*
Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Humans