Predicts likelihood of acute appendicitis
Total Score
Low risk. Appendicitis unlikely.
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The Alvarado Score is a widely utilized clinical scoring system employed in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. By integrating six clinical signs and two laboratory measurements (totaling 10 points), it effectively stratifies patients with right lower quadrant abdominal pain into low, moderate, and high-risk categories, optimizing the judicious use of CT imaging and surgical consultation.
An excellent tool to reduce negative appendectomy rates. However, if the score is 4-6 (moderate risk) and the pain is atypical, do not withhold imaging (USG/CT). Always consider and rule out gynecological pathologies in women of childbearing age and pancreatobiliary/colonic malignancies in the elderly.
Alvarado A. A practical score for the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Ann Emerg Med. 1986;15(5):557-564.
Ohle R, O'Reilly F, O'Brien KK, et al. The Alvarado score for predicting acute appendicitis: a systematic review. BMC Med. 2011;9:139.
Disclaimer: The clinical scoring and algorithms on this platform are intended strictly for professional informational purposes. They do not constitute a definitive medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision. The final judgment and responsibility lie with the treating physician.