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appendicitis

M

migration of pain = 1 pt.

A

anorexia/acetone = 1 pt.

N

nausea/vomiting = 1 pt.

T

tenderness RLQ = 2 pts.

R

rebound = 1 pt.

E

elevated temp = 2 pts.

L

leukocytosis (>10K) = 1 pt.

S

shift to left (>75%) = 1 pt.

• 5-6 pts = compatible
• 6-7 pts = probable
• 8-9 pts = very probable

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