A 50-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis has RLQ pain and fever. Which imaging strategy is generally preferred in nonpregnant adults?...

Question

A 50-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis has RLQ pain and fever. Which imaging strategy is generally preferred in nonpregnant adults?

Accepted Answer

CT abdomen/pelvis with IV contrast

Answer

Ultrasound first always

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MRI urgently for all

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No imaging before surgery

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KUB radiograph

Appendicitis Imaging — MRCEM SBA MCQ