Absolute neutrophil count as a diagnostic guide for the use of MRI in the workup of suspected appendicitis in children
Author / Expert
Kristine S. Corkum, Tolulope A. Oyetunji, Julia E. Grabowski, Cynthia K. Rigsby, Timothy B. Lautz
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Abstract
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
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