Appendix
Normal Appendix
| Modality |
Transverse Diameter (mm) |
Appendiceal wall thickness (mm) |
| US |
< 6 (and compressible) |
Usually < 2 |
| CT |
< 8 |
< 2 - 4 |
References:
1. Kao
SC, Smith WL, Abu-Yousef MM, et al. Acute appendicitis in children:
sonographic findings. AJR 1989; 153:375-379.
2. Curtin
KR, Fitzgerald SW, Nemcek AA, Hoff FL, Vogelzang RL. CT diagnosis
of acute appendicitis: imaging findings. AJR 1995; 164:905-909.
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