Massive ovarian cyst mimics constipation

Background: Abdominal pain and constipation are common presenting symptoms of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department. Sometimes these symptoms are related to uncomplicated constipation from stool burden, and other cases may be secondary to more serious pathologies, including obstruction from intra- or extra-intestinal compression. Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) can be helpful in discerning the etiology for this undifferentiated symptomatology. Case Report: A 14-year-old girl presented with 3 days of constipation and abdominal pain.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research