Computed tomography of the normal appendix and acute appendicitis

Eur Radiol. 1997;7(7):1043-7. doi: 10.1007/s003300050249.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present pictorially the spectrum of appearances of the appendix and appendicitis on CT. The images presented were selected from the database of our hospitals. The various appearances of the normal appendix on CT are shown. Appendicitis can be divided into four categories on the basis of CT findings. Examples of each category are shown.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Appendicitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Appendix / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Reference Values
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*