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Gastrointestional System


Case001-Acute Appendicitis on CT: Key Imaging Findings Every Radiology Resident Must Know
Acute Appendicitis – Condensed Summary 1. Etiology Luminal obstruction is the most common cause (≥50%) Fecalith (appendicolith) Lymphoid hyperplasia (especially in children and young adults) Rare: tumor, parasite, foreign body Obstruction → continued mucus secretion → ↑ intraluminal pressure → impaired venous return → ischemia + bacterial overgrowth → risk of perforation 2. Pathophysiology Obstruction + inflammation → wall edema → lumen dilatation (>6 mm) Advanced stage: necr
Dr.Dilek Altınsoy-Radiologist/Founder of @radiologycasediscussion
Aug 12, 20253 min read
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