scholarly journals Müllerian Remnant Cyst as a Cause of Acute Abdomen in a Female Patient with Müllerian Agenesis: Radiologic and Pathologic Findings

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Mujtaba Mohammed ◽  
Mary Allen-Proctor ◽  
Andrij Wojtowycz

We report a case of a 17-year-old female with Müllerian agenesis who presented with right sided abdominal pain clinically suspicious for acute appendicitis. Multimodality imaging workup revealed a heterogeneous cystic right upper quadrant mass with surrounding fluid and inflammatory changes. Surgical resection of this mass was performed and a histopathologic diagnosis of a hemorrhagic Müllerian remnant cyst was made, which to the best of our knowledge has never been described in a patient with Müllerian agenesis.

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Pedro Nogarotto Cembraneli ◽  
Julia Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante ◽  
Renata Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante ◽  
José Edison da Silva Cavalcante

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a small vessel systemic vasculitis. Typical symptoms include palpable purpura, joint pain, and abdominal pain. Most cases improve after a few weeks, not requiring any treatments other than symptom control. Acute abdomen resulting from vasculitis is very rare and should be treated as a surgical emergency. We report the case of a 9-year-old boy with acute gangrenous appendicitis as the first manifestation of HSP.


2019 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 049-052
Author(s):  
Pratik Mukherjee ◽  
Daniel Wu Peng ◽  
Ashish Chawla

AbstractForeign-body ingestion is a rare cause for acute appendicitis. The authors report a case of a 48-year-old man who presented with abdominal pain for 3 days. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a foreign body in the appendix with peri-appendicular inflammatory changes. The patient underwent a successful appendectomy with complete recovery.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chijioke Chinaka ◽  
Shahbaz Mansoor ◽  
Mohamed Salaheidin

Acute abdominal pain is a common surgical presentation, and most often, the first line of consideration is to rule out acute appendicitis; this is more so when the patient is an adolescent or within younger age group. In most cases, other differentials are considered before omental torsion. Omental torsion is a cause of acute abdominal pain and sometimes mimics acute appendicitis in its presentation. We present a case of a 14-yr-old boy who presented with acute abdomen with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis. Laparoscopy revealed torsion of the omentum. Omentectomy and appendicectomy were done, and the child discharged four days after following a remarkable recovery.


1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
B C Ogbonna ◽  
P O Obekpa ◽  
J T Momoh ◽  
J T Ige ◽  
C H Ihezue

Acute appendicitis is believed to be one of the commonest causes of the acute abdomen in tropical Africa. Negative appendicectomy rates are usually above 20%, which is now considered unacceptably high because of increased risk to patients and the availability of diagnostic facilities to aid clinical decision-making. Our negative appendicectomy rate over a 4-year retrospective period was 29.7% in males, and 47% in females. These reduced to 11 % and 10%, respectively, after the introduction of laparoscopy for doubtful cases of acute abdominal pain.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1869-1873
Author(s):  
Sajid Malik ◽  
Gul e Lala ◽  
Abdullah Khan

Omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain. Diagnosis of omental torsion is usually difficult because clinical signs and symptoms are similar to other common causes of abdominal pain. The most common preoperative diagnosis is acute appendicitis and the proper preoperative diagnosis is important for the appropriate treatment option. Diagnosis of omental torsion is difficult and mainly based on ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan analysis. Case Presentation: A 26 years old male patient presented to emergency department with acute abdomen mimicking acute appendicitis. The chest and abdominal X-rays were normal. Due to intense clinical signs and worsening of the symptoms the patient underwent an operation with the probable diagnosis of acute appendicitis. In this case patient explored via gridiron incision, the omentum was found to be gangrenous that had encased the appendix so midline incision given. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. Conclusion: Omental torsion is highly uncommon cause of right lower abdominal pain and difficult to diagnose preoperatively. It presents with non-specific symptoms, mimicking other abdominal conditions presenting a similar clinical settings. CT scan is very helpful in diagnosis. Surgical treatment is the procedure of choice with laparoscopy being the preferable approach. 


Author(s):  
Abuzer Coskun ◽  
Cengiz Güney

Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common cause of emergency surgery. Perforation is more common than adults. Early diagnosis and new markers are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of plasma Fetuin-A (FA) levels in patients with the acute abdomen (AB). Material and Method: This prospective study included 107 patients younger than 16 years of age who were admitted to the emergency department for abdominal pain between January 2018 and December 2018. The patients who presented to abdominal pain were divided into two groups as AA and other causes (OC) of AB. T Patients with acute appendicitis; intraperitoneal, retrocolic / retrocecal and appendicitis were divided into three groups. Also, the AA group was divided into two groups as perforated appendicitis and non-perforated appendicitis. Serum FA levels of the patients were evaluated in the emergency department. Results: In the AA group, C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) levels were higher, and FA levels were significantly lower than in the AB group. Intraperitoneal localization was 95.2% and perforation was frequent. When significant values in the univariate regression analysis for acute abdomen and perforation were compared in the multivariate regression analysis, CRP, WBC, and FA levels were found to be prognostic. Also, decreased FA levels were associated with AA while too much decreased FA levels were associated with the risk of perforation. Conclusion: While trying to diagnose AA in children, the FA level, CRP and WBC may be predictive values to identify risk factors.


2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Balta ◽  
Maija Lubgane ◽  
Ineta Orube ◽  
Guna Ziemele ◽  
Andrejs Vanags ◽  
...  

Summary Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical diseases during pregnancy. In rare cases, ectopic decidual tissues (deciduosis) can develop in the appendix and cause inflammation. Here we report a well-documented case of appendicular deciduosis presenting with acute abdominal pain and resulting in gangrenous appendicitis.


2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Ana Lucia De Faria ◽  
Silvana Novaes ◽  
Monica Silva Gonçalves ◽  
Regina Celia C Peres

ABSTRACTAcute abdomen refers to a not traumatic disorder located in the bowels of the abdominal cavity and classifies itself in five syndromes named, inflammatory perforating, obstructive, hemorrhagic and vascular. The signs and symptoms are: abdominal pain that is installed of quick and sudden form, vomiting, fever, interruption of the elimination of gases and evacuation. The aim was identify the syndromes and the causes of surgeries resulting on acute abdomen in patients interned and submitted to a surgical intervention in a General Hospital of the Taubaté - SP. The research was the type retrospective, documentary, descriptive and quantitative, in the period 2004 to 2006. The results showed that the 91 (100%) cases studied prevailing male in the 55 (60,44%); the surgery occurred more in the age group of 40-49 years in 16 (17,58%); among the signs and symptoms abdominal pain was present in (100%) and vomiting in 41 (29,50%); due to the higher incidence of surgery was acute appendicitis with 45 (49,45%); the predominant syndrome was the inflammatory in 49 (53,85%), but perforating appeared in 23 (25,27%) to be obstructive in 18 (19,78%), vascular in 1 (1,10%) of the cases; the most frequent cause of death was septic shock in 10 (38,46%); the mortality prevailed in the age group between 80 to 89 years old with 5 (45,46%), with perforating syndrome in 6 (54,55%). It is concluded that the inflammatory syndrome and the cause appendicitis were the most frequent. Descriptors: acute abdomen; surgery; mortality.RESUMOAbdome agudo refere-se a uma afecção não traumática, localizada nas vísceras da cavidade abdominal, e classifica-se em cinco síndromes, nomeadas de: inflamatória, perfurativa, obstrutiva, hemorrágica e vascular. Os sinais e sintomas são: dor abdominal que se instala de forma súbita e rápida, vômito, febre, interrupção da eliminação de gases e fezes. O objetivo da pesquisa foi identificar as síndromes e as causas de cirurgias decorrentes do quadro de abdome agudo em pacientes internados e submetidos a uma intervenção cirúrgica em um Hospital Geral de Taubaté - SP. A pesquisa foi do tipo retrospectiva, documental, descritiva e quantitativa, no período de 2004 a 2006. Os resultados mostraram que, dos 91 (100%) casos estudados, o sexo masculino predominou em 55 (60,44%); as cirurgias ocorreram mais na faixa etária de 40-49 anos de idade, em 16 (17,58%); dentre os sinais e sintomas, a dor abdominal esteve presente em 100%, e o vômito, em 41 (29,50%); a causa cirúrgica de maior incidência foi a apendicite aguda, em 45 (49,45%); a síndrome predominante foi a inflamatória, em 49 (53,85%), a perfurativa apareceu em 23 (25.27%), a obstrutiva em 18 (19,78%),e a vascular, em 1 (1,10 %) dos casos; a causa de morte mais frequente foi o choque séptico, em 10 (38,46%); a mortalidade prevaleceu na faixa etária entre 80 e 89 anos de idade, em 5 (45,46%), com síndrome perfurativa em 6 (54,55%). Concluiu-se que a síndrome inflamatória foi predominante e que a apendicite foi a causa mais freqüente de cirurgia. Descritores: abdome agudo; cirurgia; mortalidade.RESUMENAbdomen agudo se refiere a un trastorno no traumático que se  encuentra en las vísceras de la cavidad abdominal y se clasifica en cinco síndromes nombrados de inflamatorio, perforativa, obstructiva, hemorrágica y vasculares. Las señales y síntomas son: dolor abdominal que se instalan de forma repentina y rápida, vómitos, fiebre, interrupción en la eliminación de gases y heces. El objetivo era determinar los síndromes y las causas de cirugías derivadas del cuadro de abdomen agudo en pacientes hospitalizados y sometidos a un procedimiento quirúrgico en el Hospital General del Taubate - SP. La investigación es del tipo retrospectivo, documental, descriptivo y cuantitativo, en el período de 2004 a 2006. Los resultados mostraron que de los 91 (100%) casos estudiados predominó el sexo masculino en 55 (60,44%); La cirugía ocurrieron en más frecuencia en el grupo de edad de 40 -49 años en 16 (17,58%); entre las señales y síntomas el dolor  abdominal estuvo presente en el (100%) y los vómitos en 41 (29,50%) la causa de cirugía de mayor incidencia fue apendicitis aguda con 45 (49,45%); El síndrome predominante  fue la inflamatoria en 49 (53, 85% ), Pero  perforativa apareció en 23 (25,27%), la obstructiva en 18 (19,78%), vasculares en 1 (1,10%) de los casos; la causa más frecuente de muerte fue el  choque séptico, 10 (38,46%); Prevaleció la mortalidad en el grupo de edad entre 80 a 89 años con 5 (45,46%), con síndrome  perforativa en 6 (54,55%). Se concluye que la síndrome inflamatoria y la causa apendicitis fueron las más frecuentes. Descriptores: abdomen agudo; cirurgía; mortalidad. 


2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 120-124
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ASIF ◽  
JAVED SAJJAD HASHMI ◽  
DANISH ALMAS

Introduction: The term “acute abdomen” denotes any sudden spontaneousnon-traumatic disorder whose chief manifestation is in the abdominal area. There is frequently a progressive underlyingintra-abdominal disorder, the correct early diagnosis and treatment of which is essential for a favorable outcome.Objectives: (I) To find out the most common causes of acute abdomen. (II) To compare the preoperative assessmentwith postoperative diagnosis. Design: A Non-interventional Analytical (Comparative) study. Setting: Emergencydepartment of Combined Military Hospital Kharian. Period: Oct 2001 to Mar 2002. Patients & Methods: Total of 220patients who presented with acute abdomen. Results: The most frequent cause was found to be Acute Appendicitis,followed by Nonspecific abdominal pain, acute cholecystitis, acute intestinal obstruction and perforated duodenal ulcer.Preoperative diagnosis was wrong in 9.5% (n=21) of cases. Conclusion: Acute appendicitis was found to be the mostcommon cause of acute abdomen and the single most important cause of acute abdominal pain causing greatdiagnostic difficulties. the preoperative diagnostic accuracy can be increased especially in female of child bearing ageby using modern diagnostic tools especially laparoscopy.


Healthcare ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Cengiz Güney ◽  
Abuzer Coskun

Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common cause of emergency surgery. Therefore, perforation is common. Early diagnosis and new markers are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of plasma Fetuin-A (FA) levels in patients with an acute abdomen (AB). Material and Method: This prospective study included 107 patients younger than 16 years of age who were admitted to the emergency department for abdominal pain between January and December 2018. The patients who presented abdominal pain were divided into two groups as AA and other causes (OC) of AB. Patients with acute appendicitis; intraperitoneal, retrocolic/retrocecal, and appendicitis were divided into three groups. Additionally, the AA group was divided into two groups as perforated appendicitis and non-perforated appendicitis. Serum FA levels of the patients were evaluated in the emergency department. Results: In the AA group, C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) levels were higher, and FA levels were significantly lower than in the AB group. Intraperitoneal localization was 95.2% and perforation was frequent. When significant values in the univariate regression analysis for acute abdomen and perforation were compared in the multivariate regression analysis, CRP, WBC, and FA levels were found to be prognostic. Furthermore, decreased FA levels were associated with AA, while too greatly decreased FA levels were associated with the risk of perforation. Conclusion: Current diagnosis can be made by history, physical examination, laboratory, and imaging methods in appendicitis cases. While trying to diagnose AA in children, the FA, CRP, and WBC levels may be predictive values to identify risk factors.


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