Ultrasound diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children (case-reports)

Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children. Diagnosis of AA is still challenging. Delayed or missed diagnosis can lead to severe complications, including sepsis and even death. Ultrasound has been considered an option for the evaluation of suspected appendicitis in children; it is recommended as the first modality of choice for all age groups, especially in children, because of its safety. Timely and accurate ultrasonographic evaluation significantly contributes to early diagnosis and proper surgical management. We present the history of the disease and diagnostic value of ultrasound in children and three case reports of acute appendicitis: a 7-year-old male presented with right lower quadrant pain and fever, a 9-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and lower abdominal pain and an 11-year-old female exhibited diffuse abdominal tenderness are presented