Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Because both conditions can cause severe abdominal pain, they can be hard to tell apart. However, both endometriosis and appendicitis may cause ...
Her cervix was unchanged from the first exam. Membranes ruptured shortly after this vaginal examination and she was admitted. A posterior position was confirmed at the next vaginal examination.
Background: Recent literature supports the use of CT for all patients with right lower quadrant pain to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce hospital cost. Our current practice at a large ...