Tag Splenomegaly

Splenic Sequestration – Be a Spleen Detective!

A common theme of many of the PedEM Morsels has been the need to be ever vigilant. This is not in contradistinction to the adult side of the ED. Certainly vigilance is mandatory with all patient encounters; however, the fact…

Mono

Your patient has a sore throat. You have entertained a variety of conditions, including strep pharyngitis and even gone so far as considering Lemierre’s Syndrome, but now really believe that this is Infectious Mononucleosis (IM). What should you know? Mono Basics…