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right lower quadrant

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right lower quadrant
Physical exam The region of the abdomen that contains the terminal ileum, appendix and cecum


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For example, right lower quadrant pain strongly suggests appendicitis.
On physical examination he had a transverse infraumbilical surgical incision scar and a pulsatile mass on his right lower quadrant of the abdomen with dermal bruits.
Scanning in both the longitudinal and transverse planes begins in the right lower quadrant and continues until the entire colon is scanned.
 
 
 
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