Thursday, August 27, 2009

Thursday August 27, 2009

Fecal loading in the cecum
What is your diagnosis?






Answer: Acute Appendicitis

Image of fecal loading in the cecum presented a sensitivityof 97% for acute appendicitis. The frequency of this sign is higher than the frequency of other signs included as part of the clinical, laboratory and even imaging workups for patients with acute appendicitis.



Reference:

Radiographic image of fecal loading in the cecum as a diagnostic sign of acute appendicitis - Radiol Bras vol.40 no.4 São Paulo July/Aug. 2007