Assertion: appendicitis | /r/HasProperty | difficult to diagnose
Facets:
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: in children
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Because appendicitis is more difficult to diagnose in children than adults — especially in children younger than 5 — some 30 percent of kids with the condition will suffer from a perforated (ruptured) appendix before being treated.
text: Appendicitis is often difficult to diagnose because the early signs and symptoms are mild and non-specific.
text: Appendicitis can be difficult to diagnose definitely.
text: Appendicitis in the elderly may be difficult to diagnose because they don't experience the typical symptoms of the illness.
text: Because urgent treatment is vital but appendicitis can sometimes be difficult to diagnose (notably in younger children) some surgically removed appendixes are found to be healthy.