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USG Whole Abdomen Report - Explained

Patient: Md. Khalif, 9-year-old boy Date: 13-08-2026 Referred by: Dr. Abhay Kumar (Pediatrician) Reported by: Dr. Nikita Singh, MD (Radio-diagnosis) Centre: Diversal Diagnostic Centre, Begusarai, Bihar

What is USG Whole Abdomen?

USG (Ultrasonography) of the whole abdomen uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of all the abdominal organs. It is safe, painless, and uses no radiation - making it especially suitable for children.

Organ-by-Organ Explanation

OrganFindingWhat It Means
LiverNormal size, regular contour, normal echogenicity. IHBR not dilated. No focal lesion.Liver is healthy. No swelling, scarring, cysts, or tumors. Bile ducts inside the liver are clear.
Porta Hepatis / Common Bile DuctNot dilatedThe main bile duct from the liver to the intestine is open and unblocked - no jaundice risk.
Gall BladderNormal distension, outline, wall thickness. No calculus (stones). No PCF.Gallbladder is healthy. No gallstones. PCF = pericholecystic fluid (no fluid around it either).
PancreasNormal size and echogenicity. No calcification. Pancreatic duct not dilated.Pancreas is normal. No pancreatitis, no stones.
SpleenNormal size (6.2 cm). Homogenous echotexture. No focal lesion. Spleno-portal axis patent.Spleen is healthy. No enlargement, no masses. Blood flow through the spleen and portal vein is normal. A normal spleen in a 9-year-old is typically 6-8 cm.
Right Kidney7.3 x 1.4 cm. Normal shape, position, echogenicity. No calculus. Pelvi-calyceal system not dilated. CMD maintained.Right kidney is normal. No kidney stones. The drainage system (pelvis + calyces) is not blocked. CMD (corticomedullary differentiation) being maintained means the kidney tissue layers are clearly visible - a sign of healthy kidney function.
Left Kidney6.8 x 1.4 cm. Same normal findings.Left kidney is also healthy.
Retro PeritoneumNo sizeable lymph-adenopathy. Aorta normal.No enlarged lymph nodes in the back of the abdomen (which could suggest infection or cancer). The main abdominal artery (aorta) is of normal size.
Urinary BladderNormal distension, outline, wall thickening. No internal echoes.Bladder is normal. No thickening (no cystitis), no stones, no blood clots or debris inside.
ProstateNormal for age.Not applicable in a 9-year-old (prostate is rudimentary at this age - noted as normal).

The Key Finding: MINIMAL CAECITIS

"Appendix measures 4.5 mm. Minimal caecitis."
This is the most important finding in the report. Here is what it means:

Appendix Size (4.5 mm)

  • A normal appendix measures less than 6 mm in diameter on ultrasound.
  • This child's appendix is 4.5 mm - which is within normal limits and does NOT suggest appendicitis on its own.
  • For comparison, appendicitis is typically diagnosed when the appendix is >6 mm, non-compressible, and shows increased blood flow (hypervascularity).

Caecitis

  • The caecum is the beginning of the large intestine, located in the lower right abdomen, where the appendix is also attached.
  • Caecitis means inflammation of the caecum.
  • "Minimal caecitis" means there is mild inflammation around the caecal area.

What Causes Caecitis in a Child?

Common causes include:
  1. Infectious / bacterial gastroenteritis (most common in children) - organisms like Salmonella, Campylobacter, Yersinia
  2. Viral enteritis
  3. Early / resolving appendicitis - the inflammation is around the caecum but the appendix itself is not yet dilated
  4. Neutropenic enterocolitis (typhlitis) - but this is in immunocompromised patients
  5. Inflammatory bowel disease (early Crohn's disease can start here)

Clinical Significance

  • Since the appendix is only 4.5 mm (not enlarged), this is NOT full appendicitis yet.
  • However, "minimal caecitis" indicates active inflammation in the right lower abdomen.
  • The child likely presented with right lower abdominal pain, fever, or diarrhea.
  • This finding warrants close monitoring and follow-up by the pediatrician (Dr. Abhay Kumar).
  • Treatment usually involves antibiotics, rest, and hydration. The pediatrician will decide based on the child's symptoms and blood tests (CBC, CRP).

Other Normal Findings

  • No free fluid in the abdomen (ascites) - a good sign that there is no peritonitis or serious infection spreading inside the belly.
  • All other organs are structurally normal.

Summary for the Family

The ultrasound shows that all major abdominal organs (liver, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, bladder) are completely normal. The only finding is mild inflammation around the caecum (the junction of the small and large intestine), with the appendix being normal in size at 4.5 mm. This is called "minimal caecitis" and is likely due to an infection or inflammation. It needs medical treatment and monitoring by the child's doctor. There is no surgical emergency at this time.
The pediatrician will likely check blood reports (CBC, CRP) and may prescribe antibiotics and a bland diet. Follow-up ultrasound may be done if symptoms worsen.
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