SAQ 1049 – Paediatrics – abdominal pain after bicycle injury

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An 8-year-old boy presents with ongoing abdominal pain after falling from his bicycle two days ago.

His vital signs are normal except temperature 38.6 C, and he has had anorexia and vomiting for 36 hours. He has the epigastric contusion shown and generalised abdominal tenderness.

Clinical photograph of abdominal bruising after bicycle injury.
Clinical image.

Describe and interpret the image.

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List your differential diagnoses.

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Discuss imaging options for this patient.

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List anatomical differences that influence traumatic abdominal injury patterns in children.

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Total Score: 0 / 16

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