What imaging should be obtained first for suspected appendicitis in children to minimize radiation exposure?

What imaging should be obtained first for suspected appendicitis in children to minimize radiation exposure?

• A. MRI first; X-ray second.
• B. CT scan first; ultrasound only if CT inconclusive.
• C. Abdominal ultrasound first; CT only if ultrasound inconclusive.
• D. Abdominal X-ray first; ultrasound second.

Answer: (C)