Imaging Review of Appendicitis and Common Mimics

Radiology Assistant educational article reviews the CT and ultrasound features of appendicitis and key differentials including mesenteric adenitis, epiploic appendagitis, and gynecologic conditions, aimed at avoiding misdiagnosis.

• Covers typical and atypical presentations of appendicitis on cross-sectional imaging.
• Illustrates common mimics such as right-sided diverticulitis, Crohn disease, and ovarian pathology.
• Primarily directed at radiology trainees and general radiologists interpreting acute abdominal scans.

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