Regarding appendicitis in children, all are true except?

A. Localized pain is single most imp reliable sign

B. Vomiting precedes abdominal pain

C. 80% cases perforation ocurs in children < 5 years

D. 60% perforation occurs in 48 hours

Correct Answer: Vomiting precedes abdominal pain

Description: In mesenteric lymphadenitis, the pain is colicky in nature and cervical lymph nodes may be enlarged.The pain is similar; however, signs may be central or left sided. Occasionally, there is a history of antecedent abdominal pain or intermittent lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1207

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