Question

A 28-year-old with right lower quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis is suspected to have appendicitis. Best initial imaging in a nonpregnant adult?

Accepted Answer

CT abdomen/pelvis with IV contrast

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CT abdomen/pelvis without contrast only

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MRI abdomen and pelvis with gadolinium

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Ultrasound abdomen alone

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Barium enema

Practice question

A 28-year-old with right lower quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis is suspected to have appendicitis. Best initial imaging in a nonpregnant adult?