Diverticulosis of the appendix - MRI findings
Abdominal imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsCristina Maciel1; Joana Maciel2; Anabela Silva1; Madalena Pimenta1
Patient68 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/12095 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.12095 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |