The CT arrowhead sign

被引:4
作者
Rexroad, JT [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Capital Consortium Residency Program, Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Dept Radiol, Washington, DC 20307 USA
关键词
appendicitis; appendix; CT; signs in imaging;
D O I
10.1148/radiol.2271020086
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
The arrowhead sign, which is obtained after the administration of oral and/or rectal contrast material, is seen on CT images as an arrowhead-shaped collection of contrast medium localized to the upper part of the cecum near the orifice of the appendix.
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页码:44 / 45
页数:2
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