Which sign is classically associated with acute appendicitis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Pain migrating from the periumbilical region to the right iliac fossa
- Step 1: Visceral periumbilical pain moves to the right iliac fossa as the peritoneum becomes inflamed.
Answer
Pain migrating from the periumbilical region to the right iliac fossa.
Why not the others: The other patterns suggest gallbladder, kidney stones and duodenal ulcer.
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