Question

A 24-year-old man presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever and anorexia. Examination shows localised rebound tenderness. You suspect acute appendicitis. According to Australian emergency surgical practice, what is the most appropriate initial imaging modality in a young adult?

Accepted Answer

CT abdomen with contrast

Answer

Abdominal ultrasound

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Plain abdominal X-ray

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MRI abdomen

Answer

No imaging; observe only

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever and anorexia. Examination shows localised rebound tenderness. You suspect acute appendicitis. According to Australian emergency surgical practice, what is the most appropriate initial imaging modality in a young adult?