Appendicitis During Pregnancy with a Normal MRI

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" Appendicitis During Pregnancy with a Normal MRI "
Thompson, Matthew M.; Kudla, Alexei; Chisholm, Chris B.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	933728
Doc. No	:	LA3xx6z8wv
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Thompson, Matthew M.; Kudla, Alexei; Chisholm, Chris B.
Title & Author	:	Appendicitis During Pregnancy with a Normal MRI [Article]\ Thompson, Matthew M.; Kudla, Alexei; Chisholm, Chris B.
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	15/6
Date	:	2014
Abstract	:	Abdominal pain frequently represents a diagnostic challenge in the acute setting. In pregnant patients, the gravid abdomen and concern for ionizing radiation exposure further limit evaluation. If undiagnosed, appendicitis may cause disastrous consequences for the mother and fetus. We present the case of a pregnant female who was admitted for right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Advanced imaging of the abdomen and pelvis was interpreted to be either indeterminate or normal and a diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made on purely clinical grounds. This patient’s management and a literature review of diagnostic techniques for acute appendicitis during pregnancy are discussed. [West J Emerg Med. 2014;15(6):-0]