Cholelithiasis in children. A report of 3 cases.
Three cases of gallstone in children with no apparent predisposing condition are reported. The importance of considering cholelithiasis in the child with abdominal pain is described and the use of ultrasonography in its efficient diagnosis is stressed.
de Bruin
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FA
Louis Leipoldt Medical Centre, Bellville, CP.
de Kock
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EC
Schnetler
P J
PJ
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography