Preoperative computed tomography is poor in detecting tumors of the appendix among patients with acute appendicitis: A cohort study of 5,224 appendectomies

CONCLUSION Appendiceal tumors are possible findings in appendix specimens, and most patients had uncomplicated acute appendicitis. In light of findings we conclude that CT cannot be used to exclude neoplastic etiology underlying acute appendicitis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic, level IV.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research