Pediatric Behcet’s Disease
There are numerous conditions that we all learned about in medical school, but then quickly allowed to fall to the deep recesses of our mind (some of us may find to difficult to find them in those chasms now). While…
Category Genitourinary
Pediatric Paraphimosis
Genital problems are not pleasant for anyone involved, especially the patients. Whether twisted (ex, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendix Testis Torsion) or inflamed (ex, phimosis, PID) they are painful and garner much attention. One condition that will unquestionably grab everyone’s attention is…
Priapism in Children
The vast majority of the time, caring for patients, particularly children, is extremely rewarding and life affirming. We are among the few who are privileged to make a true positive impact on a person’s life. There are times, however, when…
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess in Children
We are aware that obtaining a good social history is important and asking about sexual activity may change the evaluation of a patient, particularly the teenage child. Certainly, our jobs would be easier if there were no concerns for alcohol…
Renal Trauma
Seeing blood in a child’s urine will catch a parent’s attention. We’ve discussed several causes of blood in the urine (ex, Microscopic Hematuria, Sickle Cell Trait, Kidney Stones, UTI), but the one that deserves special attention is Abdominal Trauma. Since accidental…
Urinary Retention in Kids
Once again the Ped EM Morsels will address a topic that accentuates the fact that children are not aliens to be feared, but rather a special population of humans. Yes, children can be afflicted with conditions traditionally considered in adults…
Eclampsia in Children
Managing seizures in children is an imperative skill for us all to have. Whether the seizure is Simple Febrile or Complex, we need to be facile in its management and aftercare. Additionally, some of the special circumstances must be considered (ex,…