Maximum intensity projection aids in diagnosing acute appendicitis and mobile caecum: A case report and literature review

Autor:	Kakia A.F. Namugenyi, Ferdinand M. Oompie, Kasandji F. Kabambi
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	maximum intensity projection multi detector computed tomography childhood acute appendicitis mobile caecum Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine R895-920
Zdroj:	South African Journal of Radiology, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp e1-e4 (2021)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1027-202X 2078-6778
DOI:	10.4102/sajr.v25i1.2153
Popis:	Appendicitis is a common childhood condition requiring surgical intervention and delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences. This report describes the case of a child who presented with an acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction. Multidetector (MD) CT demonstrated a left-sided caecum and an inflamed appendix with a faecolith. Maximum intensity projection (MIP) post-processing was key in identifying the appendicular artery and determine the diagnosis. At surgery, however, a mobile caecum and the appendix were positioned on the right side.
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