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Inflammation of the appendix
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and decreased appetite. However
Appendicitis
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acute appendicitis. Appendectomy may be performed laparoscopically (as minimally invasive
Appendectomy
Medical diagnostic method
The Appendicitis Inflammatory Response (AIR) score is a diagnostic scoring system used to assist with the identification of appendicitis in children and
Appendicitis Inflammatory Response score
Appendicitis_Inflammatory_Response_score
Tube attached to the intestine
function of the appendix has long been unclear, and if it becomes inflamed (appendicitis), doctors may surgically remove it (appendectomy). Since the early 2000s
Appendix_(anatomy)
Medical condition
triad is a collection of three signs and symptoms associated with acute appendicitis, a medical emergency which presents with lower right abdominal pain (Right
Murphy's_triad
Medical condition
process include appendicitis epiploica and appendagitis, but these terms are used less now in order to avoid confusion with acute appendicitis. Epiploic appendices
Epiploic_appendagitis
System for diagnosing appendicitis
in the diagnosis of appendicitis. Alvarado scoring has largely been superseded as a clinical prediction tool by the Appendicitis Inflammatory Response
Alvarado_score
Stomach aches
About 15% of people have a more serious underlying condition such as appendicitis, leaking or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, diverticulitis, or ectopic
Abdominal_pain
Medical treatment that avoids invasive measures
and "Comprehensive Conservative Care." Conservative treatment of acute appendicitis has been attempted with mixed results. Across all ages, patients who
Conservative_treatment
Point over the right side of the abdomen
tenderness at McBurney's point, known as McBurney's sign, is a sign of acute appendicitis. The clinical sign of referred pain in the epigastrium when pressure
McBurney's_point
Medical condition
Sherren's triangle is an area of skin hyperaesthesia found in acute appendicitis. It was described by the English surgeon James Sherren. It is bounded
Sherren's_triangle
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs
inflammation of the inner abdominal (peritoneal) surface due, for example, to appendicitis or diverticulitis. The tensed muscles of the abdominal wall automatically
Abdominal_guarding
Leader of Libya from 1969 to 2011
in 1969, after his ascension to power, when he was hospitalized with appendicitis; he claimed that it was love at first sight. The couple remained married
Muammar_Gaddafi
Accumulation of pus in the pelvis
procedures, or as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), appendicitis, or lower genital tract infections. Signs and symptoms include a high
Pelvic_abscess
Medical condition
the Danish surgeon Niels Thorkild Rovsing (1862–1927), is a sign of appendicitis. If palpation of the left lower quadrant of a person's abdomen increases
Rovsing's_sign
Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
because they're too scared to go to the hospital". People with strokes and appendicitis were less likely to seek treatment. Medical supply shortages impacted
COVID-19_pandemic
Medical term for ovulation pain
muscle. Diagnosis involves ruling out other potential causes such as appendicitis, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, and sexually transmitted
Mittelschmerz
Clinical sign indicative of peritonitis
sign is indicative of peritonitis, which can occur in diseases like appendicitis, and may occur in ulcerative colitis with rebound tenderness in the right
Blumberg's_sign
Clinical sign to identify appendicitis
landing). It is found in patients with localised peritonitis due to acute appendicitis. It is similar to rebound tenderness, but may be easier to elicit when
Markle's_sign
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
these manifestations depends on whether peritonitis is localized (e.g., appendicitis or diverticulitis before perforation), or generalized to the whole abdomen
Peritonitis
Type of abdominal pain
abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ), that is similar to acute appendicitis. Most patients describe generalized pain; a few present with severe epigastric
Valentino's_syndrome
Pattern seen during radiologic examination
Klemm's sign, also known as air cushion sign, is a sign of chronic appendicitis. "air-cushion sign". thefreedictionary.com. Segen's Medical Dictionary
Klemm's_sign
American surgeon
was an American surgeon, well known for describing McBurney's point in appendicitis. Charles McBurney was born in 1845. He graduated in the arts from Harvard
Charles_McBurney_(surgeon)
Clinical sign
Ten Horn's sign is a clinical sign used for diagnosing appendicitis, particularly in older adults. The patient lies on a couch. The examiner gently stretches
Ten_Horn's_sign
Medical condition
Carcinoid is found in roughly 1 in 300-400 appendectomies for acute appendicitis. In a systematic literature review where 4765 appendiceal cancer patients
Appendix_cancer
Medical condition
and ectopic pregnancy, and can be useful in differentiating PID from appendicitis. It's a sign of peritoneal irritation in the pelvis. It is also known
Cervical_motion_tenderness
German prince (1909–1950)
from injuries resulting from a car accident. Prince Hubertus died of appendicitis on 8 April 1950 at Windhoek, South West Africa. He was buried in Hohenzollern
Prince_Hubertus_of_Prussia
Interruption in blood supply to the greater omentum
abdomen pain with reported incidence being less than 4 per 1000 cases of appendicitis. Omental infarction usually presents as right-sided abdominal pain although
Omental_infarction
Statistics for Spanish tennis player
suffer from injuries that included a back injury, a wrist injury, and appendicitis. After losing in the final of the Australian Open where he suffered from
2014 Rafael Nadal tennis season
2014_Rafael_Nadal_tennis_season
Queen of Spain from 1679 to 1689
remained in her post until her death in 1689 from the presumed cause of appendicitis. Marie Louise d'Orléans was born at the Palais Royal in Paris. She was
Marie_Louise_d'Orléans
American football player (born 2001)
activated on November 18, but placed on the non-football illness list with appendicitis. On August 26, 2025, Lloyd was placed on injured reserve/designated for
MarShawn_Lloyd
Bodily stone made of feces
appendicolith when it occurs in the appendix and is sometimes concurrent with appendicitis. They can also obstruct diverticula. It can form secondary to fecal impaction
Fecalith
Medical condition
patient's age, the size and anatomy of the appendix, and in case of appendicitis, standard appendectomy and herniorrhaphy without a mesh should be the
Amyand's_hernia
Anatomical subdivision scheme
or right iliac fossa may be painful and tender in conditions such as appendicitis. Children gastroenteritis, mesenteric adenitis, Meckel's diverticulitis
Quadrants and regions of abdomen
Quadrants_and_regions_of_abdomen
Russian doctor who performed an auto-appendectomy (1934–2000)
his own appendix—an auto-appendectomy—after he began suffering from appendicitis while deployed there in April 1961. The incident, which occurred because
Leonid_Rogozov
American medical doctor
Massachusetts. He is known for pioneering work in patient care, the treatment of appendicitis, and the use of the Caesarean section. Alfred Worcester was born in Waltham
Alfred_Worcester
Medical condition
pus inside the liver. Common causes are abdominal conditions such as appendicitis or diverticulitis due to haematogenous spread through the portal vein
Liver_abscess
Referred pain in the epigastrium indicative of appendicitis
continuous firm pressure over McBurney's point. It is a non-specific sign of appendicitis. While the sign is well known, and taught in medical education, its efficacy
Aaron's_sign
French physician and surgeon (1839–1911)
French physician and surgeon. He is best known for his study of acute appendicitis and his description of Dieulafoy's lesion, a rare cause of gastric bleeding
Paul_Georges_Dieulafoy
Abdominal pain upon coughing, indicative of appendicitis
by increased abdominal pain with coughing. It may be an indicator of appendicitis. Named after Osborne Joby Dunphy (1898–1989), a British-American physician
Dunphy's_sign
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
procedures such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy. Appendicitis and diverticulitis are conditions in which a small, tubular area in bowel
Gastrointestinal_perforation
American artistic gymnast (born 1997)
that turned out to be a kidney stone. After confirming that it was not appendicitis, she checked herself out of the hospital. The next day, she qualified
Simone_Biles
2024 Formula One car
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to the former needing emergency surgery for appendicitis. Making its competitive debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the SF-24 holds
Ferrari_SF-24
British surgeon and writer (1853–1923)
expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He
Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet
Sir_Frederick_Treves,_1st_Baronet
Medical sign
patient is supine, so a positive psoas sign on the right may suggest appendicitis. A positive psoas sign may also be present in a patient with a psoas
Psoas_sign
Clinical sign to identify appendicitis
also called heel-jar or jar tenderness, is a clinical sign to identify appendicitis. It is found in patients with localized peritonitis. With the patient
Heel_tap_sign
Medical condition
deadly consequences if left untreated. It has been compared to acute appendicitis in humans, because both are essentially empyemas within an abdominal
Pyometra
Medical condition
rotation of the hip. In the clinical context, it is performed when acute appendicitis is suspected. In this condition, the appendix becomes inflamed and enlarged
Obturator_sign
Canadian serial killer (1906–1930)
September 1929, he suffered from appendicitis but refused medical intervention. He again suffered from appendicitis in May 1930 but again refused treatment
Gordon_Stewart_Northcott
German football manager (born 1967)
missed a league match to have an appendectomy after suffering suspected appendicitis. On 28 February, Liverpool lost the 2016 League Cup final at Wembley
Jürgen_Klopp
was a good thing Gomer called for a doctor, because Carter then has an appendicitis attack. Carter gets upset when he tries to thank Gomer, but Gomer keeps
List of Gomer Pyle – USMC episodes
List_of_Gomer_Pyle_–_USMC_episodes
Medical symptom or condition
associated with nausea. These include pancreatitis, small bowel obstruction, appendicitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, Addisonian crisis, diabetic ketoacidosis,
Nausea
Medical condition
or inflammation. Measurement of it can play a role in the approach to appendicitis. Granulocytosis Definition in Taber's Medical Dictionary Whyte C, Levin
Bandemia
American surgeon (1861–1932)
Evan O'Neill Kane (April 6, 1861 – April 1, 1932) was an American physician and surgeon from the 1880s to the early 1930s who served as chief of surgery
Evan_O'Neill_Kane
Medical condition
known as Klein's sign, is a medical sign used to differentiate between appendicitis and tubo-ovarian pathology. Shivananda, Prabhu (2011). Clinical Signs
Alder's_sign
Medical condition
distinguish the illness from other potential causes of pain such as appendicitis or myocardial infarction. Tachycardia and arrhythmias have been found
Bornholm_disease
Maharaja of Jodhpur (1903–1947)
progressive reign of 29 years, aged but 43. He died from an acute attack of appendicitis while on a tiger hunt. Delhi Durbar silver medal-1911 Prince of Wales
Umaid_Singh
Iranian-American surgeon, television personality, and author (born 1944)
1993). "Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Treatment of Choice for Suspected Appendicitis". Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 3 (5): 411–416
Younan_Nowzaradan
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910
scheduled coronation in June 1902, the King became seriously ill with appendicitis. Alexandra deputised for him at a military parade and attended the Royal
Alexandra_of_Denmark
Inflammation of the liver
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
mimic those seen in gastroenteritis that need to be ruled out include appendicitis, volvulus, inflammatory bowel disease, urinary tract infections, and
Gastroenteritis
American football player (1921–1947)
died in a plane crash while returning to the team following surgery for appendicitis. After playing at LSU, Burkett was signed by the Cardinals. He was not
Jeff_Burkett
American mass murderer (1941–1991)
voyage on the Clarence B. Randall was brief, since he was stricken with appendicitis on May 3, and was evacuated by U.S. Coast Guard helicopter to St. Joseph's
Richard_Speck
German Catholic mystic (1898–1962)
her bed again, and on 13 November claimed to have been diagnosed with appendicitis. According to her account, while prepared for surgery she convulsed violently
Therese_Neumann
President of Germany from 1919 to 1925
Bier) in the early hours of the following day for what turned out to be appendicitis. Four days later, he died of septic shock, aged 54. He was succeeded
Friedrich_Ebert
Clinical sign in appendicitis
(contracture) is a pain reflex contraction of the right hip joint in appendicitis. Augustin, Goran (12 May 2014). Acute Abdomen During Pregnancy. Springer
Arapov's_contracture
Human viral infection
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Hepatitis_C
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
quarterfinals by Martin Klizan in three sets. At Shanghai, he was suffering from appendicitis and lost his first match to Feliciano Lopez in straight sets. He was
Rafael_Nadal
Birth defect of a bulge in the small intestine
Meckel's diverticulitis may present with all the features of acute appendicitis. Also, severe pain in the epigastric region is experienced by the person
Meckel's_diverticulum
Dilated veins in the lower oesophagus
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Esophageal_varices
American football player (born 1987)
March 11, 2011, Kelce had an appendectomy after he was diagnosed with appendicitis. Kelce was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (191st
Jason_Kelce
German surgeon (1861–1949)
the Weimar Constitution into law in 1919. Ebert, who had suffered from appendicitis for two weeks before it was diagnosed, died of septic shock four days
August_Bier
King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910
scheduled for 26 June 1902. However, two days before, he was diagnosed with appendicitis. The disease was generally not treated operatively. It carried a high
Edward_VII
hospital, saying Claudia had collapsed at school the previous day from appendicitis and had a surgery. Claudia will not forgive Julia for ignoring her until
List of Party of Five episodes
List_of_Party_of_Five_episodes
Abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Polyp_(medicine)
Soviet composer and pianist (1906–1975)
and lacking any salon-like mannerisms". Shostakovich was stricken with appendicitis on the opening day of the competition, but his condition improved by
Dmitri_Shostakovich
Welsh actor (born 1937)
became Olivier's understudy, and filled in when Olivier was struck with appendicitis during a 1967 production of August Strindberg's The Dance of Death. Olivier
Anthony_Hopkins
South African bicycle racer
World Championships. In 2021, Munton underwent emergency surgery due to appendicitis. In 2025, he won the fourth stage and finished third overall in the Volta
Byron_Munton
1920 mass murder in the United States
sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison 1925 after an operation for appendicitis. Charles Bannon, a man who was lynched in Schafer, North Dakota after
Wolf_family_murders
Tearing of the wall of the esophagus
Gerard (2006). "Oesophageal rupture arising as a complication of acute appendicitis in a child". The Medical Journal of Australia. 184 (11): 588. doi:10
Esophageal_rupture
2016 tennis event results
Retrieved July 17, 2025. "Tomas Berdych withdraws from U.S. Open due to appendicitis". Sports Illustrated. August 20, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017. "Roger
2016_US_Open_–_Men's_singles
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
shot herself in the heart. Publicly, the cause of death was given as appendicitis; Stalin also concealed the real cause of death from his children. Stalin's
Joseph_Stalin
Bangladeshi cricketer (born 2007)
debut against India, on 16 July 2023. But she didn't come to bat due to appendicitis pain. In August 2023, she was selected to the national team for the 2022
Shorna_Akter
Medical condition
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Proctocolitis
Presence of excess fat in feces
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Steatorrhea
Novel by Frank Norris
was published in 1901. Norris died unexpectedly in October 1902 from appendicitis, leaving the third book, The Wolf: A Story of Empire, incomplete. Together
The_Pit_(Norris_novel)
British comic artist (1962–2016)
Steve Dillon (22 March 1962 – 22 October 2016) was a British comic book artist, best known for his work with writer Garth Ennis on Hellblazer, Preacher
Steve_Dillon
Motor racing championship held in 2024
Matías Zagazeta was forced to miss the round at Monaco due to a case of appendicitis. He was replaced by GB3 race-winner James Hedley. Hitech Pulse-Eight
2024 FIA Formula 3 Championship
2024_FIA_Formula_3_Championship
and Henry were getting ready for when she collapsed from the pain of appendicitis. It took Punky two months to convince the notoriously cheap Henry and
List of Punky Brewster episodes
List_of_Punky_Brewster_episodes
Medical condition
of infections that occur within the abdominal cavity. They vary from appendicitis to fecal peritonitis. Risk of death despite treatment is often high.
Intra-abdominal_infection
1969 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton
the intended five, an anthropologist from Yale, was hospitalized with appendicitis Crichton was inspired to write the novel after reading The IPCRESS File
The_Andromeda_Strain
Medical condition
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Pyloric_stenosis
Abdominal pain
dietary sensitivities, constipation, pancreatitis, abdominal abscess, appendicitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, and gastrointestinal
Abdominal_angina
dance techniques in Britain and America. She died in her thirties from appendicitis. Craddock was born on 22 January 1892 in Calcutta. Her father was John
Roshanara
American professional wrestler (1948–2017)
Ronald Heard (December 21, 1948 – March 7, 2017) was an American professional wrestler, best known under the ring name "Outlaw" Ron Bass. His gimmick was
Ron_Bass_(wrestler)
Iranian chess grandmaster (born 2000)
7/13 (+4–3=6). In August 2026, Maghsoodloo was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. However, he delayed the appendectomy procedure to play in the last chance
Parham_Maghsoodloo
American baseball player (born 2002)
2025 season. He missed time during the season due to a wrist injury and appendicitis and was placed on the injured list. He was activated from the injured
Jordan_Walker_(baseball)
Russian writer (1906–1938)
the son of Sedov's late half-sister, Zina. After an acute attack of appendicitis in February 1938, Mark Zborowski, an NKVD agent who had posed as Sedov's
Lev_Sedov
Medical condition
causatively related to acute appendicitis, and Burkhart & Burkhart (2004) state that pinworm infection causes symptoms of appendicitis to surface. The cause
Pinworm_infection
Twisting of part of the intestine, causing a bowel obstruction
Milroy's disease Bile acid malabsorption Large intestine (Appendix/Colon) Appendicitis Colitis Pseudomembranous Ulcerative Ischemic Microscopic Collagenous
Volvulus
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