Pathoma - Appendix Flashcards by Don Draper | Brainscape

Q

Appendicitis

A

acute inflammation of appendix

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Causes of appendicitis

A

lymphoid hyperplasia (kids) or fecalith (adults)

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Clinical features

A

periumbilical pain, fever and nausea

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Progression of pain

A

periumbilical->RLQ

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Possible complication

A

rupture->peritonitis

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signs of complication

A

guarding and rebound tenderness

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