Scrub typhus: radiological and clinical findings in abdominopelvic involvement

ConclusionScrub typhus has a spectrum of variable clinical and radiological findings mimicking those of acute hepatitis. Diffuse abdominopelvic lymphadenopathy involving the retroperitoneum and pelvic area may aid in early diagnosis of scrub typhus. Perigastric lymphadenopathy could be a sign of severe scrub typhus combined with hepatic dysfunction.

Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - January 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research