A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be:

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The presentation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain with rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever is consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis. Colon cancer is unlikely in a 16-year-old and typically presents with chronic symptoms rather than acute onset. Pancreatitis can present with abdominal pain, but it is not typically localized to the right lower quadrant. Ascites is fluid accumulation in the abdomen and is not typically associated with abdominal pain or fever.

A 16-Year-Old Female Presents with Abdominal Pain in the Right