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_____ may present as a palpable, pulsatile abdominal mass that grows with time

Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is characterized by ischemia and necrosis

Appendicitis may lead to rupture, resulting in peritonitis with guarding and _____ on physical exam

Meckel diverticulum is typically _____ but may present with volvulus, intussusception, melena/hematochezia, RLQ pain, or obstruction

Meckel diverticulum is associated with the "rule of _____"

Diverticulitis may lead to a _____, which presents with pneumaturia (e.g. air or stool in the urine)

omphalocele

Acute mesenteric ischemia is associated with transmural infarction and perforation, which may cause _____

Treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma is _____

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Aortic aneurysm may cause _____ and/or _____ pain, which is a sign of leaking, dissection, or imminent rupture

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Acute appendicitis Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: _____ may present as a palpable, pulsatile abdominal mass that grows with time

Answer: Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Flashcard 2: Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is characterized by ischemia and necrosis

Answer: strangulation

Flashcard 3: Appendicitis may lead to rupture, resulting in peritonitis with guarding and _____ on physical exam

Answer: rebound tenderness

Flashcard 4: Meckel diverticulum is typically _____ but may present with volvulus, intussusception, melena/hematochezia, RLQ pain, or obstruction

Answer: asymptomatic

Flashcard 5: Meckel diverticulum is associated with the "rule of _____"

Answer: 2s

Flashcard 6: Diverticulitis may lead to a _____, which presents with pneumaturia (e.g. air or stool in the urine)

Answer: colovesical fistula

Flashcard 7: omphalocele

Answer:

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Flashcard 8: Acute mesenteric ischemia is associated with transmural infarction and perforation, which may cause _____

Answer: septic shock

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Flashcard 9: Treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma is _____

Answer: surgical resection

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Flashcard 10: Aortic aneurysm may cause _ and/or _ pain, which is a sign of leaking, dissection, or imminent rupture

Answer: abdominal

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There are 10 flashcards for Acute appendicitis, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Abdominal emergencies.

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