X-ray quiz: An 8-year-old girl with abdominal pain

Abstract

In summary, USG and CT achieve high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing acute appendicitis or detecting other pathologies in an acute abdominal condition. However, they may not be immediately available at every hospital. Therefore, a detailed history and a thorough clinical examination are still the cornerstone of the management of the acute abdomen. In case of real clinical doubt, imaging can certainly help to improve the diagnostic accuracy.