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Acute Appendictis Flashcards

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1
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Appendictis ?

A

Acute inflammation of the appendix

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Causes of appendictis ?

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  1. Lymphoid hyperplasia-Children
  2. Fecalith - Adults
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Clinical features of appendictis ?

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  1. Periumbilical pain
  2. Fever
  3. Nausea
  4. Pain
  5. Pain-Right Lower quadrant-McBurney point
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Common complication ?

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Periappendiceal abscess

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Rupture in appendicitis results in —-

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Peritonitis - Guarding + Rebound tenderness

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