This course will cover normal anatomy of the appendix. We will do a multi-modality review of acute appendicitis, including within special populations. We will go over complications of acute appendicitis, the mimics of acute appendicitis, and lastly masses.
After completing this course, you will be better able to:
- Â Â Â Apply appropriate search patterns to ensure high quality case assessment
- Â Â Â Identify key anatomical landmarks, variations, and abnormalities on imaging
- Â Â Â Accurately interpret advanced imaging cases
- Â Â Â Formulate definitive diagnoses and limited differentials
Faculty & Planning Disclosure
Anatomy – Classic and Odd Locations – 3 min
Acute Appendicitis – Classic – 2 min
Acute Appendicitis – Appendicolith – 1 min
Acute Appendicitis – Phlegmon – 1 min
Acute Appendicitis with Abscess – 3 min
Acute Appendicitis – No Surgery Needed – 1 min
Acute Appendicitis USÂ – 3 min
Appendicitis in a Child – 2 min
Appendicitis in a Child with an Abscess – 2 min
Pregnant Appendicitis – 3 min
Stump Appendicitis – 1 min
Mimics – 2 min
Cecal Cancer Causing Appendicitis – 3 min
Mucocele – 1 min
Mucocele Perforation – 3 min
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Rupture – 2 min
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Rupture with USÂ – 2 min
Carcinoid – 3 min
Course Evaluation
