For example, diverticulitis most commonly presents as left lower quadrant pain, but sometimes can cause pain on the right lower quadrant. However, keep in mind that these diagnoses are not confined to just these regions. Below is a list and figure showing some common abdominal diagnoses relative to the abdominal regions. Since there are so many organs in the abdominal cavity, it is probably easiest to think of your differential in terms of abdominal quadrants/areas. Pediatric Abdominal Ultrasound Applications.Left Upper Quadrant – Perisplenic Recess.Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) – Morison’s Pouch.Gallbladder & Common Bile Duct Ultrasound.
Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis).We will also explain how to diagnose various abdominal pathologies, and provide a brief overview of some pediatric applications of abdominal ultrasound. In this article, we’ll use an organ-based approach to teach you to perform complete abdomen ultrasound protocol scans of the liver, gallbladder, small and large intestines, appendix, and spleen. Using POCUS to solve abdominal cases will help you refine your diagnostic skills, streamline your clinical decision making, and confidently check items off your differential – all without even moving your patient to the CT scanner or radiology suite! Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is changing that since it offers you a window into what could be going on. When encountering a patient with poorly localized abdominal symptoms, the abdomen can seem like a stressful black box with barely a clue to guide your exam. Oversight, Review, and Final Edits by Vi Dinh (POCUS 101 Editor). Primary Authors: Devin Tooma, Vi Dinh Co-authors: Jessica Ahn, Jade Deschamps, Satchel Genobaga, Annalise Lang, Victor Lee, Reed Krause, Seth White.
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