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A 24-year-old female asked:

mild thickening transverse colon,diverticula of sigmoid and mild free fluid douglas pouch. on ct. could this explain my appendicitis like sx?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Gastroenterology 39 years experience

Can be of more help: ...if we understand how you define "appendicitis like symptoms" please.

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