Apendicite aguda na infância: epidemiologia, quadro clínico e exames complementares / Acute appendixis in the infancy: epidemiology, clinical picture and complementary exams
Basso, Ana Carolina; Policeni, Luana Carlini; Telles, Leila; Sigwalt, Marcos Fabiano; Ribas, Fernanda Marcondes; Zini, Cassio.
Rev. méd. Paraná
; 80(1): 1-2, jan. 2022.
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en Portugués
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1381052
Acute appendicitis is a common disease among children, with an incidence peak between 10-20 years of age and a higher prevalence in males. It often presents with periumbilical pain that migrates to the right iliac fossa, accompanied by symptoms. The diagnosis is clinical; however, some tests can be helpful, such as blood count, PCR, partial urine, ultrasonography, X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of appendicitis according to sex and age and the most prevalent clinical symptoms in the infancy. Retrospective study analyzing the medical records of patients who underwent appendectomy. Epidemiological characteristics, clinical aspects, physical examination and complementary exams of the patients were identified. In conclusion, acute appendicitis is suspected in a male, aged between 6-12 years, with abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia or positive Blumberg, aided by complementary tests, being ultrasonography and laboratory tests preferred
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