The<unk>  is a clinical scoring system used in the diagnosis of appendicitis.<unk> ng has largely been superseded as a clinical prediction tool by the Appendicitis Inflammatory Response score. Also known by the mnemonic MANTRELS, the scale has 6 clinical items (3 signs and 3 symptoms) and 2 laboratory measurements, each given an additive point score, with a maximum of 10 points possible. It was introduced in 1986 by Dr. Alfredo<unk>  and although meant for pregnant females, it has been extensively validated in the non-pregnant population. A known limitation of the score is that only 20% of elderly patients present with classic findings on which the score focuses. A modified<unk>  is at present in use.
Alvarado score
Kapandji score
Mallampati score
Tygerberg score
Krenning score
Eagle score
NACA score
Nugent score