Primary Epiploic Appendagitis in Children: Report of Two Cases
Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
;
: 298-301, 2013.
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em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-725515
ABSTRACT
Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a condition that results from spontaneous torsion, ischemia, or inflammation of an epiploic appendage. This condition is manifested by localized abdominal pain and tenderness, which is often mistaken for diverticulitis or appendicitis in the adult population. PEA is a self-limiting disease, and differential diagnosis with surgical condition is important in order to prevent unnecessary surgery. Although it is commonly reported in adults, it is rarely reported in the pediatric population. We report on the radiologic findings of two cases of PEA in a 12- and a 17-year-old boy, focusing on sonographic findings.
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Assunto principal:
Pediatria
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Apendicite
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Dor Abdominal
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Ultrassonografia
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Pisum sativum
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Procedimentos Desnecessários
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Diverticulite
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Inflamação
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Isquemia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Criança
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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