A 34-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis presents with RLQ pain, fever, and raised WBC. Preferred initial imaging in women of childbearing age?...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis presents with RLQ pain, fever, and raised WBC. Preferred initial imaging in women of childbearing age?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound abdomen/pelvis

Answer

CT abdomen with contrast

Answer

MRI abdomen

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Transvaginal ultrasound only

Answer

No imaging; discharge

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Appendicitis

A 34-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis presents with RLQ pain, fever, and raised WBC. Preferred initial imaging in women of childbearing age?