scholarly journals Acute Onset Collagenous Colitis with Unique Endoscopic Findings

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rintaro Moroi ◽  
Katsuya Endo ◽  
Masatake Kuhroha ◽  
Hisashi Shiga ◽  
Yoichi Kakuta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Ischemic Colitis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Collagenous Colitis ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Watery Diarrhea ◽  
Endoscopic Findings ◽  
Points Of View

We experienced a rare case of 72-year-old woman with acute onset collagenous colitis (CC) induced by lansoprazole. The patient developed acute abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, and melena that are quite rare in usual CC. We could find the characteristic colonoscopic findings such as active long liner ulcers in the patient. We also observed the healing courses of these unique findings. Our case indicates two important points of view. (1) CC sometimes develops with acute onset symptoms which resemble those of ischemic colitis. (2) Colonoscopy would be useful and necessary to distinguish acute onset CC and ischemic colitis.

scholarly journals Patent Foramen Ovale Closure for Splenic Infarction: An Unusual Presentation and an Unusual Indication

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Edgar Stroppa Lamas ◽  
Alan Vinicius Gamero Osti
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Patent Foramen Ovale ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Paradoxical Embolism ◽  
Splenic Infarction ◽  
Foramen Ovale ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Work Up

Background. Splenic infarction is a rare clinical condition. It is generally attributed to hematologic, vascular, cardioembolic, and infectious diseases or trauma. Case Presentation. We describe a rare case in an otherwise asymptomatic 41-year-old overweight woman with acute abdominal pain. Imaging work-up revealed splenic infarction. Common etiologies were excluded. A transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) revealed a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The patient was sent to closure with good outcome. Conclusion. Paradoxical embolism due to PFO can be a cause of splenic infarction, and its investigation and subsequent closure may be considered when there are no other causative disorders.

Rare Case of Cystadenoma From an Ectopic Ovary Presenting With Acute Abdominal Pain

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
So Yun Park ◽  
Sa Ra Lee ◽  
Kyungah Jeong ◽  
Sun Hee Sung ◽  
Hye won Chung
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain

scholarly journals Wandering spleen with torsion presenting as a rare case of acute abdomen

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 09-12
Author(s):  
Solomon Bekele Abebe ◽  
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Yonas Ademe Teferi ◽  
Henok T/Silassie Zeleke
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Chronic Abdominal Pain ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Vascular Pedicle ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Wandering spleen is a rare clinical occurrence characterized by the absence of spleen in its normal anatomic place. Patients may present with acute abdomen, abdominal mass, and chronic abdominal pain. Prompt diagnosis and intervention are necessary. Here, we report a case of a woman who presented with acute abdominal pain secondary to a wandering spleen complicated by torsion of its vascular pedicle. Keywords: Wandering spleen; torsion; splenectomy

scholarly journals Crossed Renal Ectopia without Fusion—An Unusual Cause of Acute Abdominal Pain: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Ramaema ◽  
W. Moloantoa ◽  
Y. Parag
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Renal Ectopia ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Crossed Renal Ectopia

Introduction. Crossed renal ectopia is a congenital anomaly which usually goes unnoticed as most cases are asymptomatic. The majority, 90% of these are fused.Case Presentation. We report an unusual presentation of a case of crossed renal ectopia without fusion. Our patient is a 16-year-old adolescent male, previously fit and healthy, who presented with acute onset of abdominal pain. The clinical suspicion was that of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Computed tomography with intravenous contrast revealed nonfused crossed renal ectopia.Conclusion. Although renal ectopia is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain, there should be an index of clinical suspicion in previously healthy individuals presenting with acute abdominal pain.

scholarly journals Microscopic Colitis with Macroscopic Endoscopic Findings

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem ◽  
Parag A. Brahmbhatt ◽  
Sarah Khan ◽  
Mark Young ◽  
Gene D. LeSage
Keyword(s):  
White Light ◽  
Colonic Mucosa ◽  
Collagenous Colitis ◽  
Microscopic Colitis ◽  
Watery Diarrhea ◽  
White Light Endoscopy ◽  
Endoscopic Findings ◽  
Microscopic Inflammation

Microscopic Colitis (MC) is characterized by chronic watery diarrhea, grossly normal appearing colonic mucosa during conventional white light endoscopy, and biopsy showing microscopic inflammation. We report a case of collagenous colitis with gross endoscopic findings.

scholarly journals Primary Retroperitoneal Filariasis Presenting with Acute Abdomen

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Maram Z. Nached ◽  
Labib S. Al-Ozaibi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Retroperitoneal Cyst ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Primary Retroperitoneal

Lymphatic filariasis is a common tropical parasitic infection caused by the Nematoda Filarioidae family. Filariasis predominantly affects the lymphoreticular system, leading to lymphedema, elephantiasis, hydrocele, and chyluria. However, its presentation as retroperitoneal cyst is very rare with a reported incidence rate of 1/105,000. We present a rare case of a previously healthy 26-year-old male presenting with abdominal and groin pain associated with chills and vomiting. Computerized tomography scan showed extensive cystic retroperitoneal lesion and ultrasound demonstrated “Dancing Filarial Sign.” Retroperitoneal filariasis can present without peripheral filarial signs. Hence, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain of a patient who is originally from an endemic area.

scholarly journals A rare case of acute abdominal pain: an association between herpes zoster and cholecystitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Naya Talal Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Acute Cholecystitis ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Surgical Emergencies

Acute abdominal pain is a common symptom and often inconsequential. It can represent a wide spectrum of conditions from benign to surgical emergencies. The association of two diseases as a cause of acute abdominal pain is uncommon. It may cause a delay in the diagnosis. Here we are reporting an unusual coexistence of herpes zoster and acute cholecystitis in a previously healthy 55-year-old female patient.

scholarly journals A rare cause of acute abdominal pain: spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Th. Galanopoulos ◽  
Theofanis P. Konstantopoulos ◽  
Ioannis A. Christakis ◽  
Petros Α. Antonopoulos ◽  
Vasilios G. Papavassiliou
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Intestinal Necrosis ◽  
Nosological Entity ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection

Spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection is an extremely rare nosological entity, usually occurring with acute abdominal pain. Authors present the case of a 56 - year - old female with spontaneous isolated SMA dissection who was admitted to the hospital with epigastric pain of acute onset. The patient was successfully managed nonoperatively, with anticoagulation starting immediately after diagnosis. Patient symptoms resolved after a few days. There is a discrepancy concerning the treatment of isolated SMA dissection.  Generally, if there is no intestinal necrosis or SMA rupture, conservative treatment is safe and effective as an initial approach.

scholarly journals Acute epiploic appendagitis: ultrasound and computed tomography findings of a rare case of acute abdominal pain and the role of other imaging techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-182
Author(s):  
Piero Trovato ◽  
Igino Simonetti ◽  
Francesco Verde ◽  
Pascal Lomoro ◽  
Giorgia Vinci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis
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