Torsion of an epiploic appendix pretending as acute appendicitis
Oman Medical Journal. 2010; 25 (3): 225-226
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Torsion of an epiploic appendix is a rare surgical entity. Its unusual symptomatology, wide variation in physical findings and the absence of helpful laboratory and radiological studies makes it very difficult to diagnose pre-operatively. This is a report of this rare entity found in a patient upon diagnostic laparoscopy performed for suspected acute appendicitis
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Apendicite
/
Doença Aguda
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Colo
/
Doenças do Colo
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Torção Mecânica
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Oman Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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