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==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*UA, hCG  
*UA, hCG  
*CBC
*CBC

Revision as of 04:08, 23 July 2016

For adult patients see Abdominal pain

Background

  • Bilious emesis is a surgical emergency until proven otherwise

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Pediatric Abdominal Pain

0–3 Months Old

3 mo–3 y old

3 y old–adolescence

Evaluation

  • UA, hCG
  • CBC
  • Chemistry
  • Possible imaging:
    • Abd xray
      • Specific, not sensitive
    • Ultrasound
      • Appropriate for intussusception, ovarian/testicular, GB, IUP, appy
    • CT
      • May be associated with 1/1,000 lifetime risk of malignancy

Management

  • Based on diagnosis

Disposition

  • Treat underlying etiology

See Also

References

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