title: Abdominal pain.
abstract: Appendicitis, a common surgical problem, occurs in the elderly and at times can be difficult to diagnose particularly if multiple disorders are present. This case demonstrates some of these issues.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Schlicht
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans