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Table 3 Frequency of secondary signs in patients with un-observable appendicitis

From: Ultrasonography in diagnosis of appendicitis and its complications in pediatric patients: a cross-sectional study

Secondary signs

Frequency

No secondary signs observed

27 (77.7%)

Secondary signs observed

Increased peri-appendicular fat echogenicity

8(100%)

Lymphadenopathy

1(12.5%)

Local collection

5(62.5%)

Local dilation of intestinal loops

4(50%)