A member asked:

A ultrasound could not see my appendix due to inflammation. so i had a ct scan done and that was normal. so what is causing my pain in my right side?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

See below: It probably wasn't seen due to technical factors (it's often hard) rather than inflammation.

Answered 10/17/2013

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

CT is better: For the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, particularly in adults. The "inflammation" noted on the ultrasound was most likely an artifact.

Answered 3/12/2020

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