Appendicitis is often called a “sneaky diagnosis” because early symptoms can be non-specific. CME4Life highlights important exam skills such as recognizing guarding vs rigidity, understanding rebound tenderness, and using focused tests like Rovsing’s, psoas, and McBurney’s point in the right context. It also reinforces thoughtful use of imaging and the principle that time and reassessment are sometimes the most powerful diagnostic tools. Education that strengthens clinical reasoning helps providers balance patient safety, radiation exposure, and diagnostic accuracy in everyday practice. Read more at https://cme4life.com/case-study-abdominal-pain/