CASE 2

History: A 42-year-old man presents with acute abdomen and right lower quadrant pain and tenderness.

1. What is the best diagnosis for this patient based on the imaging?

A. Appendicitis

B. Ileitis

C. Ureteric colic

D. Right colitis

2. Which choice best characterizes the calcific density?

A. Appendicolith

B. Ureteric calculus

C. Phlebolith

D. Diverticulith

3. Which of the following statements about imaging of acute appendicitis is true?

A. Plain abdominal radiography usually reveals nonspecific localized right lower quadrant paralytic ileus.

B. An appendicolith is visible on plain radiography in 20% to 25% of cases.

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