Alvarado score is used to diagnose appendicitis.
It is divided into three categories in diagnosis : 1. Symptoms
2. Signs
3. Laboratory findings
Mnemonic used : MANTRELS SCORE
M = migration to right iliac fossa (pain) 1
A = anorexia 1
N = nausea/vomiting 1
T = tenderness in right iliac fossa 2
R = rebound tenderness 1
E = elevated temperature (fever) 1
L = leukocytosis 2
S = shift of leukocytes to left 1
Interpretations of score :
5-6 score = compatible with diagnosis of acute appendicitis
7-8 score = probable appendicitis
9-10 score = very possible of acute appendicitis
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