Appendicitis
ICD-10 Code
K35
Category
Digestive
Appendicitis
Definition
Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Also known as inflammation of vermiform appendix, vermiform appendix inflammation — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 8337 per MONDO
- ICD9 540-543 per MONDO
- ICD9 541 per MONDO
- MESH D001064 per MONDO
- NCIT C35145 per MONDO
- SCTID 74400008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0003615 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Appendix | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Appendix | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meropenem | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |