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Plain film findings in acute appendicitis
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*Nonspecific ileus (80%)
*Localized ileus: air-fluid level in the cecum and distal ileum, small bowel obstruction Cecal wall thickening Obscured properitoneal fat Loss of the psoas margin RLQ soft tissue mass RLQ mottled gas collection Appendicolith 10% |
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Sonographic signs of acute appendicitis
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*Visualization of an enlarged (6 mm or more), *non-compressible appendix
*Appendicolith, periappendiceal inflammation, abscess |
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Sonographic signs of acute cholecystitis
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*Cholelithiasis and Positive Murphy’s sign (92% PPV)
GB wall thickening (striated appearance) GB distension Pericholecystic fluid |
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Plain film findings in acute pancreatitis
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Colon cutoff sign
Sentinel loop (10-55%) Mottled appearance of peripancreatic area Intrapancreatic gas bubbles Gasless abdomen Ascites Left pleural effusion |
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Signs of free air in plain abdomen
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*Air beneath diaphragm or crescent sign
*Double wall sign *Triangular sign *Lucent liver sign (supine) *Doge’s cap – air within subhepatic space *Highlight anterior ligamentous structures; falciform ligament,lateral umbilical ligament (inverted V),urachus |
