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| 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 | ||
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'''Acute appendicitis''' 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. | ||
==General== | ==General== | ||