Alvarado Score for Appendicitis
Alvarado Score: -
Interpretation: Awaiting input...
Interpretation: Awaiting input...
Pain typically starts near the navel and
migrates to the right lower abdomen
as the appendix becomes inflamed.
migrates to the right lower abdomen
as the appendix becomes inflamed.
Information:
The Alvarado Score estimates the likelihood of acute appendicitis based on symptoms and lab findings.
The Alvarado Score estimates the likelihood of acute appendicitis based on symptoms and lab findings.
- 1–4: Low probability (Appendicitis unlikely)
- 5–6: Intermediate probability
- 7–10: High probability (Appendicitis likely)
Mnemonic: MANTRELS — Migration, Anorexia, Nausea, Tenderness, Rebound, Elevated temperature, Leukocytosis, Shift to left.
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