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    Appendicitis Is the Most Common Cause of Acute Abdominal Pain
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Appendicitis Is the Most Common Cause of Acute Abdominal Pain

Question 89

Question 89

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Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant.On palpation, tenderness over McBurney point suggests appendicitis.If neglected, the inflamed appendix can perforate and lead to what condition?


A) Peritonitis
B) Diverticulitis
C) Proctitis
D) Colitis
E) Regional enteritis

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