Signs in favor of appendicitis diagnosis

Signs against diagnosis of appendicitis

Male

+2

Female

−1

Age ≥ 50 ans

+3

Age 20 - 39 ans

−1

Duration of symptoms

Duration of symptoms

36 hours

+2

3 days or plus

−3

48 hours

+1

Right rectal mass

−3

Existence of defense

+3

No defense

−3

Leukocytosis > 13 G/l

+2

Leukocytosis < 10 G/L

−3

Genito-urinary Signs

−3

Global Score: arithmetical sum of points per item.

When item values are not described, the number of points awarded is nil.