[Duodenopancreatic contusions. Diagnostic difficulties in children].
The authors describe a case of duodenopancreatic injury in a 6-year-old girl, with the clinical presentation of appendicitis. The findings point to the importance of a precise anamnesis, as in its mild form the traumatism is often poorly recognized, and may be incorrectly diagnosed. It is therefore recommended that a thorough clinical examination be carried out, with abdominal ultrasonography, X-ray barium and tomodensitometry if necessary. Frequently, as is the case with other abdominal, injuries, surgery may be avoided if the patient's condition is carefully followed.
Loizon
P
P
Service de chirurgie A, CHRU, Nîmes, France.
Joubert
P
P
Lapeyrie
H
H
Lesbros
D
D
Guillaud
R
R
Bangemann
R
R
Fabries
P
P
D002648:Child; D003288:Contusions / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D014463:Ultrasonography
Contusions duodéno-pancréatiques. Difficultés diagnostiques chez l'enfant.