Sonography of acute appendicitis and its mimics in children

Kiran M Sargar; Marilyn J Siegel

doi:10.4103/0971-3026.134404

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Table of Contents

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2014; 24(02): 163-170
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.134404

Abdominal Radiology

Sonography of acute appendicitis and its mimics in children

Kiran M Sargar

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, 510 South Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis MO 63110, USA

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Marilyn J Siegel

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, 510 South Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis MO 63110, USA

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Abstract

The diagnosis of acute right lower quadrant pain in a pediatric population is challenging. Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of an acute surgical abdomen. The common mimics of acute appendicitis are acute gastrointestinal and gynecologic diseases. This article reviews the sonographic findings of the spectrum of common acute abdominal emergencies in children with a focus on imaging clues to a specific diagnosis. This awareness can impact on diagnostic accuracy and impact patient management.

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Appendicitis - pediatric - sonography

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