title: Recognizing the various presentations of appendicitis.
abstract: Appendicitis must be considered in the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting with abdominal pain. But inconsistencies in presentation, especially among the young and the elderly, can lead to errors in diagnosis. This article describes the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of appendicitis.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: V H
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: Pisarra
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007964:Leukocytosis; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012621:Seasons; D017678:Sex Distribution
chemical_list: D002097:C-Reactive Protein