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Will appendix fecalith shows in ultrasound because the recent showed no previous with ct showed yes?
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Less sensutive: A ct is like a high definition tv, wide screen. Ultrasound onus equivalent to 13-inch black and white tv with tinfoil on the rabbit ears. Ultrasound can pick up an enlarged appendix and inflammation. Not as sensitive for things like appendicilith a.
Answered 4/27/2014
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