A 28-year-old with suspected acute appendicitis has rebound tenderness in the right iliac fossa. Which is the next recommended step...

Question

A 28-year-old with suspected acute appendicitis has rebound tenderness in the right iliac fossa. Which is the next recommended step

Accepted Answer

Surgical review for possible appendicectomy

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Immediate MRI abdomen

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Barium enema

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Prescribe broad-spectrum oral antibiotics only

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Discharge with analgesia to see if it settles

NICE NG151 Appendicitis MCQ (SBA): Appendicitis