Pediatric Interesting Case


Present Illness

F.D. is a 15 y.o. female who complained of RLQ pain radiating to the back. The pain was intermittent and had resolved before her exam. Her exam at that time was normal and she was dicharged with ibuprofen and a follow up sonogram and adolescent health ap pointments for the next day. The sono revealed a right ovarian cyst 6.7cm x 4.4cm x 6.8cm. She returned to the ED via EMS 2 days later with severe pain and "fainting".

Past History

No past medical problems. She had an elective abortion 2 months earlier.

Medications and Allergies

No medicines or allergies

Physical Exam

Appearance: She appeared very ill.
HEENT: normal
Lungs: clear bilaterally
Heart: tachy regular rythmn
Abdomen: firm, very tender, flat, with rebound tenderness
Extremities: 2+ peripheral pulses.
Neuro: Awake and alert



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