In pediatric ultrasound, appendicitis refers to the acute inflammation of the appendix, a common cause of abdominal pain in children. Ultrasound is a crucial diagnostic tool for appendicitis in pediatrics, offering a non-invasive way to visualize the inflamed appendix, which often appears as a non-compressible, blind-ending, tubular structure with a thickened wall and increased vascularity on color Doppler.
Early and accurate diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis via medical ultrasound helps avoid complications and guides timely surgical intervention, improving patient outcomes. Key ultrasound findings include target sign, pericecal fluid, and appendicolith. Understanding these sonographic signs is vital for effective pediatric emergency and surgical care.
