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Would abdominal aorta problem show up on a abdominal x-ray when checking for appendictis?
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Maybe: A ct scan yes; a plain x-ray probably not unless the aorta is calcified.
Answered 2/8/2012
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Usually not: The aorta and/or aneurysms usually can't be seen on a regular x-ray (neither can an appendix) but if the aneurysm is very calcified, one might get a suggestion of an aneurysm.
Answered 7/7/2015
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