| 1.) |
What is the differential diagnosis of RLQ pain? |
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| 2.) |
What additional history should we obtain to narrow the differential diagnosis? |
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| 3.) |
What are expected physical findings in acute appendicitis? |
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| 4.) |
Is this typical history and physical there most of the time? |
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| 5.) |
What tests are needed in this patient? |
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| 6.) |
What is the etiology of acute appendicitis and the progression of the pathology? |
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| 7.) |
What is the operative treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis? |
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| 8.) |
What are the complications of acute appendicitis if not treated promptly? How does perforation affect the mortality and morbidity? |
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| 9.) |
What is the significance of a mass in the RLQ on exam? What should you do? |
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