Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
Age group
A
Most common in children
2
Q
Clinical presentation
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Acute abdominal pain -umbilical region -dull, achy Pain radiates to RIF where it becomes sharp and stabbing Vomiting
3
Q
Investigations
A
McBurney's point FBC Pregnancy test CT abdo US
4
Q
Pathology
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Acute inflammation (neutrophilic) Mucosal ulceration Pus in lumen Yellow surface exudate Wall is thickened Mural inflammation (mucosa, submucosa)
5
Q
Complications
A
Peritonitis Rupture Abscess Fistula Tumours - carcinoid
6
Q
What is McBurney’s point
A
1/3 between ASIS and umbilicus
Most common location of the base of the appendix where it is attached to the caecum
Maximum tenderness felt here
