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Acute appendicitis in pregnancy can give a presentation of:
There is a physiological leukocytosis in pregnancy and consequently, the leukocytosis of additional appendicitis may elevate white cell levels to greater than 20,000 per mm cubed.
The displacement of the appendix increases the probability of advanced inflammation, perforation, premature labour and maternal mortality. An obstetrician and surgeon should share management.
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