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January 26, 2026CureusOpen Access

A Study on the Visibility and Radiological Characteristics of a Normal Appendix in Patients Undergoing Non-contrast Computed Tomography at Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Sreekanthan Gobishangar Pushparatnam Abiharan Anton Jenil Sivagnanaselvam Yohini Shathana Paramanathan

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The visibility of the normal appendix is crucial for accurate diagnosis during imaging.
Analysis indicates that specific radiological characteristics can aid in identifying the appendix in non-contrast CT scans.
Observational analysis used non-contrast computed tomography in a teaching hospital setting with a focus on the appendix's visibility.
Enhancing understanding of normal appendix features may improve diagnostic accuracy, indicating potential clinical benefits.

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Observational analysis reveals radiological characteristics of the normal appendix in patients undergoing CT scans, suggesting diagnostic importance.

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Gobishangar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b21c6e9836116a21e23 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102357

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