Absolute neutrophil count as a diagnostic guide for the use of MRI in the workup of suspected appendicitis in children
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In brief
In brief
Study evaluating the diagnostic utility of MRI in pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis when ultrasound findings are equivocal. Investigates whether absolute neutrophil count can guide decision-making for additional MRI imaging in children ages 5-18 presenting to the emergency department.
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Background/Purpose
To assess the additive value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the setting of an equivocal US (Eq-US) with or without an elevated absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
Methods
Single-institution, retrospective review of children ages 5–18 years who presented to the ER with suspected appendicitis from 9/2015 to 8/2016. US, ANC, and MRI results were reviewed. Imaging was identified as positive/suspicious, normal, or equivocal and ANC