My boyfriend has had signs of an appendicitis and his doctor even thought that was the problem when he checked it out.  However, he had a CT scan and it proved to be negative.  He continues to have pains periodically (sharp and constant for short periods of time).  Is there anything else that could masquerade itself as an appendicitis?
Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. While the clinical diagnosis may be straightforward in patients who present with classic signs and symptoms, atypical presentations may result in diagnostic confusion and delay in treatment. Helical computed tomography (CT) and graded compression color Doppler ultrasonography (US) are highly accurate means of establishing the diagnosis. If appendicitis has been ruled out on CT scan, it is almost certain that he does not have that condition. Other conditions presenting like acute appendicitis include the following