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An ultrasound may show appendiceal inflammation, gallbladder disease, and pregnancy. However, the most common imaging test that is used to diagnose appendicitis is the CT scan, which can: Provide a series of cross-sectional images of the body.
The most specific CT finding for acute appendicitis is a dilated fluid-filled appendix with a diameter â¥ 6 mm (Figs. 10A and 10B). Other direct findings on CT include an abnormally thickened appendiceal wall, with contrast enhancement (Figs. 10A and 10B) and periappendicular fat stranding.