A pregnant female presents with pain in abdomen on examination, tenderness is found in right lumbar region. TLC is 12000/cmm. and urine examination is normal. For diagnosis fuher test done is: (A) Chest Xray with abdominal shield, (B) Ultrasound abdomen, (C) Non contrast CT abdomen, (D) Laproscopy
Answer is B. Ans is 'b' ultrasound abdomen Ultrasound is a useful diagnostic method in a pregnant female presenting with right iliac fossa pain to exclude tubal or ovarian disease. CT and X-ray should not be done for fear of radiation to the fetus.