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:
A) Colon cancer
B) Pancreatitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Hepatitis

Question

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:
A) Colon cancer
B) Pancreatitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Hepatitis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Appendicitis is manifested by right lower quadrant pain with rebound tenderness.
Colon cancer may be asymptomatic,followed by bleeding.
Pancreatitis is manifested by vomiting.
Hepatitis would be manifested by upper abdominal pain,not lower.

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