Acute appendicitis: Difference between revisions
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| ClinDDx = symptomatic [[Meckel diverticulum]], epiploic appendagitis, [[ectopic pregnancy]], ruptured ovarian cyst, [[ovarian torsion]], pelvic inflammatory disease, benign fecal impaction | | 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. | ||