Appendix mass

external

• Causes

  • Appendicitis

• Parents

  • Abdominal sign

• Description

  • "Usually presents with a several day histor
  • Inflammation localised to the right iliac fossa by the omentum Patient is usually pyrexial with a palpable mass Treat conservatively- sugery is difficult Fluids
  • analgesia and antibiotics Appendectomy 8 weeks later "