Question

A 36-year-year-old man presents with suspected appendicitis: migratory pain to RIF, rebound tenderness, fever. What is the best initial imaging in adults?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound first if available; CT if equivocal

Answer

CT abdomen first in all cases

Answer

MRI first-line

Answer

Plain abdominal X-ray

Answer

No imaging; discharge

Practice question

A 36-year-year-old man presents with suspected appendicitis: migratory pain to RIF, rebound tenderness, fever. What is the best initial imaging in adults?