8893→Acute appendicitis in pregnancy may have an atypical presentation (eg, right mid-to-upper quadrant or flank pain) due to displacement of the appendix by the uterus. This can result in delayed diagnosis and increased risk for complications (eg, appendiceal rupture, fetal demise). Management is with surgery.

14657→Acute appendicitis typically presents with fever, nausea, vomiting, and right lower quadrant pain. Diagnosis of acute appendicitis is mainly clinical, but atypical presentations can occur postpartum due to displacement of the appendix by the enlarged uterus.