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A 14-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain that started 48 hours ago. He has vomited twice today, and his mother reports a temperature of 38.5°C at home. On examination, he appears unwell, with a pulse of 128 b/min, respiratory rate of 24/min, and temperature of 38.7°C. His abdomen is distended with generalised tenderness and guarding. Bowel sounds are absent.
Appendiceal abscess Intestinal obstruction Mesenteric adenitis Perforated appendix Testicular torsion
Answer DOI: 10.1177/17557380251319993a