The Tender Masses in Right Lower Abdomen: Ultrasonographic and CT Features
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
; : 633-639, 1996.
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ABSTRACT
Perforated appendicitis with an abscess formation is known to be the most common cause of tender mass in right lower abdomen. The differential diagnosis of a tender mass in right lower abdomen, however, is broad and includesvarious intraabdominal and intrapelvic lesions in origin. Preoperative accurate diagnosis is essential in order toavoid unnecessary surgery or complications resulting from delayed surgery. The purpose of this pictorial essay isto illustrate examples of various causes and methods to differentiate them with ultrasonography and CT.
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Assunto principal:
Apendicite
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Ultrassonografia
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Procedimentos Desnecessários
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Diagnóstico
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Abscesso
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Abdome
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Ano de publicação:
1996
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Article