Teaching Points
- Depending on the age of the child, as well as a thorough clinical history and examination, the choice of investigation is dictated by the most likely cause:
- Initially, plain films and ultrasonography are recommended
- If further investigations are required, consideration should be given to a radionuclide scan, CT or MRI
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