Acute Appendictis

Question 1

Appendictis ?

Answer 1

Acute inflammation of the appendix

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Question 2

Causes of appendictis ?

Answer 2

1. Lymphoid hyperplasia-Children
2. Fecalith - Adults

Question 3

Clinical features of appendictis ?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Common complication ?

Answer 4

Periappendiceal abscess

Question 5

Rupture in appendicitis results in —-

Answer 5

Peritonitis - Guarding + Rebound tenderness

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