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Cholelithiasis in a 5-year-old girl--case report
H B López1, V Brøndum, S E Jensen
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift Fur Rontgen-Technik Und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Gallstones (cholelithiasis) can occur in children, presenting as recurrent upper abdominal pain. Ultrasound is a key diagnostic tool for identifying pediatric gallstones.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, is less common in children than adults.
- Recurrent upper abdominal pain is a significant symptom in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 5-year-old girl with cholelithiasis.
- The primary symptom was recurrent upper abdominal pain.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed via abdominal ultrasound and surgical intervention.
- The study discusses potential etiological factors for gallstones in pediatric populations.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of abdominal ultrasound in diagnosing pediatric cholelithiasis.
- Emphasizes considering gallstones in the differential diagnosis for abdominal pain in children.