Question

A 23 year old man presents with periumbilical abdominal pain that migrates to the right iliac fossa over 12 hours, associated with anorexia and low grade fever. Examination reveals localised tenderness at McBurney's point and rebound tenderness. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Acute appendicitis

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Acute pancreatitis

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Renal colic

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Gastroenteritis

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Diverticulitis

Practice question

A 23 year old man presents with periumbilical abdominal pain that migrates to the right iliac fossa over 12 hours, associated with anorexia and low grade fever. Examination reveals localised tenderness at McBurney's point and rebound tenderness. Which diagnosis is most likely?