Subtle ultrasound signs of appendicitis in a pregnant patient. A case report.
An abnormal, 1 cm in diameter appendix in a pregnant patient was demonstrated using graded compression sonography. Prior to the use of this technique, the suggestion of appendicitis on ultrasound examination was made only after observation of an abscess or peritoneal fluid.
Hansen
G C
GC
Department of Radiology, Olive View/UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar.
Toot
P J
PJ
Lynch
C O
CO
D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal