Point-of-Care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in a Child With Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Vomiting

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Oct;36(10):497-499. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002228.

Abstract

A case is described of a 4 year-old girl who presented with chronic episodic abdominal pain with vomiting. Physical examination was unremarkable aside from hypertension. Point-of-care renal ultrasound showed hydronephrosis, leading to a diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction presenting with Dietl crisis (episodic abdominal pain secondary to urinary tract obstruction). The clinical utility of point-of-care renal ultrasound in the evaluation of abdominal pain and ultrasound findings of ureteropelvic junction obstruction are highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chronic Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Point-of-Care Testing*
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery