Appendicitis During Pregnancy with a Normal MRI

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...

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Main Authors: Matthew M. Thompson, Alexei U. Kudla, Chris B. Chisholm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2014-09-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/3xx6z8wv