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Pediatric EM

Lymphatic Malformation: A Rare Cause of Pediatric Abdominal Pain

7/15/2023 Andrew Shieh, MD

Although lymphatic malformations are rare and usually do not manifest as acute abdomen, they should always be considered in the differential diagnosis in a previously healthy child who presents with a

Pediatric EM , Gastroenterology

Intussusception: Intestinal Obstruction in the Pediatric Patient

7/15/2023 Oluwatosin Adenuga, MD , Natasha Tejwani, MD , Rajesh Daftary, MD, MPH

Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and children. Although traditional teaching revolves around the “classic triad” of paroxysmal abdominal pain, bloody stool

Pediatric EM , ENT

Not Just a URI: Serious Complications With Sinusitis

4/15/2023 Carly Rosen, MD , Celeenamma Daniel, MD , William Bonadio, MD

This case demonstrates the serious complications that can accompany sinusitis, including orbital cellulitis and septic thromboembolism with intracranial abscess. Rhinosinusitis, defined as inflammatio

Pediatric EM , Hematology

Mystery Bruising: A Case of Post-Viral ITP

4/15/2023 Caroline Lawless , Timothy Truman, DO , Nicole Laslett, DO

The incidence of post-viral ITP is about 1 per 20,000 children a year. Two-thirds of children who develop ITP have had a recent viral illness. The mechanism is not fully understood but typically resul

Gastroenterology , Pediatric EM

Trichobezoar: A Case of Swallowed Hair in an Adolescent Patient

4/15/2023 Simi Jandu, MD , Ashima Goyal , Jatinder Gosal, MD

Trichobezoars are an uncommon diagnosis but should be considered in the differential for patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain. It is especially important not to overlook

Pediatric EM , Nephrology

A Case of Constipation … or Not

4/15/2023 Karly Lebherz, MD , Anna Suessman, DO

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is diagnosed by the presence of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and peripheral edema. Hyperlipidemia and thrombotic disease are also frequently observed. Most cases of NS in pedi

Pediatric EM , Endocrinology

Thyrotoxicosis: A Case of Storming Hormones

4/15/2023 Nhat Chau, MD , Anna Suessman, DO

Thyroid storm is an acute life-threatening condition of hyperthyroidism, characterized by high fever, dehydration, tachycardia or tachyarrhythmias, tremor, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness,

ENT , Otolaryngology , Pediatric EM

Bilateral Pneumoparotid: Unexpected Air in the Parotid Glands

1/30/2023 Sean Ramsey, DO , Rachel Ely, DO

Pneumoparotid/pneumoparotitis is an uncommon cause of parotid gland swelling classified by free air seen within the parotid glands. Typically, swelling of the parotid glands can be attributed to infec

Op-Ed , Pediatric EM , Ultrasound

Yes, We Scan: Change Core US Requirements to Include Pediatrics

10/10/2022 Jenn Purcell, DO , Justin Hanson, DO , Jacob Pope, DO , Sarah Kleist, MD , Casey Wilson, MD

If pediatric abdominal ultrasound is routinely and deliberately taught to EM residents, a cultural shift away from obtaining abdominal CTs in children would be the desired outcome.