7 year old child with abdominal pain presented with pain, nausea. Noted to be febrile. RLQ tender. Linear transducer applied to point of maximal tenderness.Â
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Ultrasound revealed a non-compressible tubular structure in the right lower quadrant. Findings were conveyed to the surgical consultant which facilitated rapid confirmation by radiology ultrasound study and early operative intervention.