Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children. While typically presenting with abdominal pain localised to the right iliac fossa, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, young children may exhibit atypical or delayed manifestations. Failure to recognise these subtle presentations can result in rapid progression to life-threatening complications.
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