RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT: "Dieulafoy Lesion in a Pediatric Patient"

While dieulafoy lesion is a known etiology of GI bleeding in adults, it is less described in the pediatric population..

Research, PediatricsMaiya CowanAugust 28, 2025Research, Dieulafoy Lesion, GI Bleed, Pediatric EMComment

Tummy Troubles & Twists: Exploring Pediatric Abdominal Pain and Ovarian Torsion

A 14-year-old female presented to the Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) with one week of intermittent right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain. The pain was sudden, sharp, and moderate to severe in intensity, but it spontaneously resolved and was not present at the time of evaluation. She reported no urinary symptoms, and the pain…

Pediatrics, Emergency MedicineDerek ScottFebruary 4, 2025pediatric EM, OB/Gyn, Emergency Medicine

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

An 8-year-old healthy male presents with non-bloody vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue and subjective fevers for the last 4 days. ..

The Acutely Agitated Child in the Emergency Department

A 9-year-old boy with a history of oppositional defiant disorder, as well as prior admissions to a psychiatric hospital for behavioral concerns, presents to the Emergency Department (ED) of an academic children’s hospital with acute agitation. The patient is brought to the ED via ambulance by emergency medical services and police...

Pediatrics, Social EM, PsychiatryTaylor MarquisSeptember 10, 2024pediatric EM, agitation, safety, PsychiatryComment

Masquerading As a Simple Cystitis: Hematocolpos

A previously healthy ten-year-old girl presented to the pediatric emergency department, accompanied by her mother, with two days of lower abdominal pain and urinary frequency and urgency...

Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, UltrasoundAlexandra PusateriSeptember 3, 2024pediatric EM, Abdominal pain, OB/GynComment

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