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What Cause Of Stomach Pain, Ultra Sound Couldn't Find Appendix ?
i took my son to the emergency because the dr said the pains in his stomach could be his appendix , when he did the ultrasound they said they couldnt find his appendix. What does that mean?
Wed, 16 Feb 2011
thanks for choosing health care majic.See appendicitis is a clinical diagnosis and ultrasound only helps in confirmation it is not the sole ground for its diagnosis.It is difficult to comment more in absence any more information.
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hi welcome to HealthcaremAGIC
clinical findings on examination are the seat anchor of diagnosing acute appendicitis
any tests are only supplementary
very rarely congenital absence of appendix has been reported
for practical purposes single u s g can not be relied to rule out appendicitis your kid should be treated depending on clinical parameters
due importance should be given on history of illness
roun worm infestation can present in any form of acute abdomen
hope your child's smooth recovery
clinical findings on examination are the seat anchor of diagnosing acute appendicitis
any tests are only supplementary
very rarely congenital absence of appendix has been reported
for practical purposes single u s g can not be relied to rule out appendicitis your kid should be treated depending on clinical parameters
due importance should be given on history of illness
roun worm infestation can present in any form of acute abdomen
hope your child's smooth recovery
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