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Appendicolith in USG, not in CT
Hello doctor,
I got both an ultrasound and a CT scan done.
Ultrasound says:
- Appendix is 5 mm
- Appendicolith (stone) of 11 mm seen in the lumen
CT scan says:
- Appendix measures 5.6 mm
- No appendicolith seen
- No fat stranding or inflammation
Currently, I have no fever or vomiting. But I sometimes feel mild pain in the lower right side of my abdomen.
It is not constant, comes and goes occasionally, and is not very severe — but I feel it a few times in a week.
I'm confused:
1. Do I really have an appendicolith or was the ultrasound wrong?
2. Is any treatment or surgery required now?
3. Can this condition stay stable without surgery if I have no major symptoms?
Answers (1)
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If u are symptomatic
Surgery is needed
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