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| Prognosis = good | | Prognosis = good | ||
| Other = | | Other = | ||
| ClinDDx = symptomatic [[Meckel diverticulum]], epiploic appendagitis, [[ectopic pregnancy]], ruptured ovarian cyst, ovarian torsion, pelvic inflammatory disease | | ClinDDx = symptomatic [[Meckel diverticulum]], epiploic appendagitis, [[ectopic pregnancy]], ruptured ovarian cyst, [[ovarian torsion]], pelvic inflammatory disease, benign fecal impaction | ||
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'''Acute appendicitis''', abbreviated '''AA''', is an acute inflammation of the [[vermiform appendix]]. It is very common and keeps general surgeons busy. | '''Acute appendicitis''', abbreviated '''AA''', is an acute inflammation of the [[vermiform appendix]]. It is very common and keeps general surgeons busy. | ||