Abdominal Pain & Abdominal Mass
Appendicitis
Constipation
Functional abdominal pain
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian torsion
Pregnancy
Wilm’s tumor
- Describe the anatomy, physiology and embryology of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and reproductive systems
- Relate locations and patters of abdominal pain to basic anatomy and physiology
- Describe normal stooling patters and the influence of diet
- Describe the differences between upper and lower intestinal obstruction and their clinical manifestations
- Identify investigations that may be used in the evaluation of abdominal pain
Overview & Foundational Knowledge
| Ross A & LeLeiko NS. Acute Abdominal Pain. Pediatrics in Review 2010; 31: 135-144.
Overview on acute abdominal pain. Focus on history, physical and differential diagnosis. |
| Alexander K.C. Leung AKC & Sigalet D. Acute Abdominal Pain in Children. Am Fam Physician 2003; 67(11): 2321-2327.
Review article on acute abdominal pain. Focus on the surgical prospective with age specific differential diagnoses. |
| First Principles of Gastroenterology. The basis of disease and an approach to management. Fifth edition. Chapter 14. Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease in the child. Page 681-85.
https://www.cag-acg.org/images/publications/EN_GAST_14B.pdf Textbook chapter that includes specific section on chronic abdominal pain in children. Brief overview on chronic abdominal pain |
| Collins BS & Thomas DW. Chronic Abdominal Pain. Pediatrics in Review 2007; 28: 323–331.
Review article on chronic abdominal pain focusing on functional causes of abdominal pain. |
| Zeiter DK & Hyams JS. Recurrent abdominal pain in children. Pediatric Clinics of North America 2002; 49 (1): 53-71.
Case based overview article discussing differential diagnosis of chronic functional abdominal pain. |
| Gray SH. Menstrual Disorders. Pediatrics in Review Vol. 34 No. 1 January 1, 2013, pp. 6–18.
A review article on menstruation including primary and secondary amenorrhea as well as dysmenorrhea. |
| Trent M. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Pediatrics in Review Vol. 34 No. 4 April 1, 2013, pp. 163–172.
A review article on pelvic inflammatory disease with CDC guidelines for treatment. |
| Kaskowitz A & Quint E. A Practical Overview of Managing Adolescent Gynecologic Conditions in the Pediatric Office. Pediatrics in Review Vol. 35 No. 9 September 1, 2014, pp. 371–381.
A review article on many different gynecological conditions including vulvovaginal disorders, STI, PID, pelvic pain and pelvic masses. |
| Potisek NJ & Antoon JW. Abdominal Masses. Pediatrics in Review. February 2017. 38 (2); 101-103.
Brief review article discussing abdominal masses in children using an anatomical location approach |
Clinical Resources
| Managing functional constipation in children.
http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/functional-constipation http://www.cps.ca/fr/documents/position/constipation-fonctionnelle Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement (2011) on constipation |
| Children’s Digestive Health Information for Kids and Parents
This website is excellent for patient information |
Virtual Patients or Cases
| Acute and Chronic Abdominal Pain.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pedscases.com-pediatrics-for/id330446233 Audio podcast of an approach to acute abdominal pain (13:28 minutes). Audio podcast of an approach to chronic abdominal pain (13:42 minutes). |
| Abdominal Pain
Case based quiz on abdominal pain in a child. |
Cards
| Abdominal Pain / Mass
Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases |
