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How common is it to have a ct scan with contrast and not find an appendix?
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Uncommon: People that have appendicitis are more frequently having CT scans to dx this problem. It is not common to not find an appendix especially if there is one present. There are people that are born without appendix but is rare.
Answered 2/15/2017
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