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Appendicitis presenting with dysuria in a 2-year-old: ultrasound-aided diagnosis--a case report
1Department of Paediatrics, Fiji School of Medicine, Surva.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|January 1, 1991
Insights
A young boy
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
- Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications.
Observation:
- A 2-year-old boy presented with fever and dysuria.
- Abdominal ultrasound revealed an appendicular mass.
Findings:
- Ultrasound effectively diagnosed an appendicular mass in a young child.
- Appendicitis should be considered in pediatric abdominal pain.
Implications:
- Highlights the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric appendicitis.
- Emphasizes prompt evaluation for abdominal pain in children.
Abstract:
A 2-year-old Fijian boy presented with a week's history of fever and dysuria. On ultrasound scan of the abdomen, he was found to have an appendicular mass. The role of ultrasound in the diagnosis is emphasized as well as the need for consideration of appendicitis in any young child with abdominal pain.
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