The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients

Background: Right iliac fossa (RIF) pain is a common clinical presentation in young patients, with differential diagnoses ranging from appendicitis to gynecological and urological conditions. This study evaluates the role of ultrasound (USG) and computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing RIF pain. Metho...

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Main Authors: Jainesh Toppo, Anima R. Xalxo, Rajeev K. Ranjan, Nisha Rai, Suresh K. Toppo, Abhishek Kumar, Abhay Kumar
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_96_25
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Anima R. Xalxo
Rajeev K. Ranjan
Nisha Rai
Suresh K. Toppo
Abhishek Kumar
Abhay Kumar
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Anima R. Xalxo
Rajeev K. Ranjan
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Abhay Kumar
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description Background: Right iliac fossa (RIF) pain is a common clinical presentation in young patients, with differential diagnoses ranging from appendicitis to gynecological and urological conditions. This study evaluates the role of ultrasound (USG) and computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing RIF pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 55 patients aged 15–35 years presenting with RIF pain. USG and CT findings were compared to identify sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing conditions such as appendicitis, ovarian cysts, and urolithiasis. Results: Appendicitis was the most common diagnosis (32.72%), followed by ovarian cysts (20%). CT demonstrated higher sensitivity and specificity than USG, particularly in detecting appendicitis and urolithiasis. Ovarian cysts were primarily diagnosed using USG. Two properly formatted tables summarize diagnostic accuracy and condition prevalence. Conclusion: CT is superior for definitive diagnosis, especially for appendicitis and urolithiasis, while USG remains essential for gynecological evaluations.
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spelling doaj-art-c81808c2eaab4e65b94276916a0f86292025-08-20T03:15:19ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062025-06-0117Suppl 2S1344S134610.4103/jpbs.jpbs_96_25The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young PatientsJainesh ToppoAnima R. XalxoRajeev K. RanjanNisha RaiSuresh K. ToppoAbhishek KumarAbhay KumarBackground: Right iliac fossa (RIF) pain is a common clinical presentation in young patients, with differential diagnoses ranging from appendicitis to gynecological and urological conditions. This study evaluates the role of ultrasound (USG) and computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing RIF pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 55 patients aged 15–35 years presenting with RIF pain. USG and CT findings were compared to identify sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing conditions such as appendicitis, ovarian cysts, and urolithiasis. Results: Appendicitis was the most common diagnosis (32.72%), followed by ovarian cysts (20%). CT demonstrated higher sensitivity and specificity than USG, particularly in detecting appendicitis and urolithiasis. Ovarian cysts were primarily diagnosed using USG. Two properly formatted tables summarize diagnostic accuracy and condition prevalence. Conclusion: CT is superior for definitive diagnosis, especially for appendicitis and urolithiasis, while USG remains essential for gynecological evaluations.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_96_25appendicitiscomputed tomographyovarian cystsright iliac fossa painultrasoundurolithiasis
spellingShingle Jainesh Toppo
Anima R. Xalxo
Rajeev K. Ranjan
Nisha Rai
Suresh K. Toppo
Abhishek Kumar
Abhay Kumar
The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
appendicitis
computed tomography
ovarian cysts
right iliac fossa pain
ultrasound
urolithiasis
title The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
title_full The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
title_fullStr The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
title_short The Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Right Iliac Fossa Pain in Young Patients
title_sort role of ultrasound and computed tomography in evaluating right iliac fossa pain in young patients
topic appendicitis
computed tomography
ovarian cysts
right iliac fossa pain
ultrasound
urolithiasis
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_96_25
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