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My 9 year old son c/o sudden, sharp, luq pain that radiates laterally to anteriorly - can't lay flat and hurts to move. what could it be?
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LUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, associated vessels. Don't forget the diaphragm, heart, and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing luq pain. Get him examined now please for clarity of diagnosis & treatment.
Answered 10/3/2014
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