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My ct scan showed an enlarged appendix, but i had my appendix removed about 20 years ago. what could this mean? i do have chrons disease?

Q: my ct scan showed an enlarged appendix, but i had my appendix removed about 20 years ago. what could this mean? i do have chrons disease?

: The person who read your report read it erroneously. There is a possibility that an area of diseased bowel could have contributed to the error. Pl point it out to your doc and have it corrected

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

The person who read your report read it erroneously. There is a possibility that an area of diseased bowel could have contributed to the error. Pl point it out to your doc and have it corrected

Answered 8/1/2023

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A member asked:

My ct scan showed an enlarged appendix, but i had my appendix removed about 20 years ago. what could this mean? i do have chrons disease?

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