Comprehensive Therapy

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Appendicitis in childhood

  • Mark D. Joffe
  • Jane Lavelle
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Abstract

Ultrasonography, CT scanning, and prolonged observation may improve diagnostic accuracy of appendicitis in children with atypical presentations. This article describes diagnostic pitfalls, including early presentation and abnormal appendiceal location.

Keywords

Appendicitis Acute Appendicitis Adolescent Girl Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Atypical Presentation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Mark D. Joffe
    • 1
    • 2
  • Jane Lavelle
    • 2
    • 3
  1. 1.Community Pediatric Medicine Attending Physician, Emergency DepartmentThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaUSA
  2. 2.University of Pennsylvania School of MedicinePhiladelphia
  3. 3.Emergency MedicineThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

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