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Medical Mnemonics
Modified Alvarado score for diagnosis of appendicitis
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𝗠igration 𝗢f pain to right lower quadrant (1 point)
𝗡ausea and vomiting (1 point)
𝗧enderness in right lower quadrant (2 points)
𝗥ebound tenderness (1 point)
𝗘levated temperature (1 point)
𝗔norexia (1 point)
𝗟eukocytosis >10 × 10⁹/liter (2 points)
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Score of ≥4 indicates that the patient should be further evaluated for appendicitis.#surgery
Medical Mnemonics
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