26th April 2024

A 7-year-old girl presents with acute onset of abdominal pain that started 2 days ago.

A 7-year-old girl presents with acute onset of abdominal pain that started 2 days ago. She also reports a sore throat and mild fever. The abdominal pain is mainly around the navel and the right lower quadrant. She has a history of similar, less severe episodes in the past few months. On examination, she has a temperature of 37.8°C, and tenderness in the right lower quadrant. No respiratory or urinary symptoms are reported.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?