Imaging Modalities · NEET PG Preparation Radiology
A 30-year-old pregnant female at 12 weeks gestation requires imaging for acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Ultrasound is inconclusive for ap…
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A 30-year-old pregnant female at 12 weeks gestation requires imaging for acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Ultrasound is inconclusive for appendicitis. Which of the following imaging modalities is the safest next step?
- A.Abdominal CT with intravenous contrast
- B.Abdominal CT without contrast
- C.Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) without gadoliniumCorrect answer
- D.Abdominal radiography series
Solution
When ultrasound is inconclusive in a pregnant patient with suspected appendicitis, MRI without gadolinium contrast is the preferred next-tier imaging modality because it does not use ionizing radiation and provides excellent diagnostic accuracy.
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