Pediatric Abdominal Pain: Consider Pneumonia in the Differential Diagnosis
Urgent message: Abdominal pain can be a challenging complaint, especially in younger patients. Consider the full range of differential diagnosis in order to initiate prompt, effective management. Curtis Kommer MD, Latha Shankar, MD, MBA and Robert Stuart, MD Introduction Since the time of Hippocrates, the ability of physicians to unravel the mystery of a patient’s abdominal pain has become synonymous with the art and practice of medicine. Pediatric abdominal pain, in particular, with its extensive …
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