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MA son 7 yrs reported, abdomen pain
My son aged 7 years reported abdomen pain following bouts of vomiting. He is 20 kg. Paedtrician advised an ultrasound suspecting appendicitis. US report suggests periportal cuffing, free fluid in pelvic region (20 ml), streak of fluid in Morrison's pouch & perispelmic area. I am a novice in medical terminology and its understanding. Kindly guide
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Some infectious changes are seen in ultrasound but nowhere it has mention appendicitis,so this changes can be seen in any infection.patient needs to be treated clinically with the help of investigation. Do blood test like CBC CRP ESR LFT RFT, Dengue NS1antigen,IgM dengue etc.
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Dr. T Vijay Kumar
Pediatrician
20 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi sir
Your sons USG abdomen findings r suggestive of appendicitis probablly perforated needs clinical corellation
Consult either your paediatrician or pesiatric surgeon
Urgently
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