Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Findings in appendicitis
Publication details
Dr. Samantha Saikia MBBS, FRCR, Dr. Ben Hall MBBS, Dr. Julie Cox MBBS, FRCS(Eng), FRCR, FAcMed Ed
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 9, p.22 (123Doc Education, London, October 2013)
Abstract
We present an interesting case of acute appendicitis encountered during a surgical on-call. This case based discussion focuses on the appropriate investigation of appendicitis as well as imaging findings of alternative differential diagnoses.
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Authors
Dr. Samantha Saikia MBBS, FRCR (Corresponding author)
ST 4 Radiology Registrar,
Radiology Department,
The University Hospital of North Durham,
Durham, DH1 5TW
sonasaikia@doctors.org.uk
Dr. Ben Hall MBBS
ST2 Radiology Registrar,
University Hospital of North Durham
Dr. Julie Cox MBBS, FRCS(Eng), FRCR, FAcMed Ed
Consultant Radiologist, University Hospital of North Durham
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