[CME Sonography 91: Differential Diagnosis of Lower Abdominal Pain].

[CME Sonography 91: Differential Diagnosis of Lower Abdominal Pain]. Praxis (Bern 1994). 2020;109(8):652-657 Authors: Tuma J, Serra A Abstract CME Sonography 91: Differential Diagnosis of Lower Abdominal Pain Abstract. Pain in the lower abdomen is a frequent reason for further imaging clarification by sonography. The most frequent causes are appendicitis and diverticulitis, in addition to ureteral stones, ovarian and tubal pathology as well as various hernias. Appendicitis has a characteristic clinical presentation and can be diagnosed by CT or ultrasound. In children, the differential diagnosis is that of mesenteric lymphadenitis. Diverticulitis, often right-sided, can also be reliably diagnosed with CT or ultrasound. Not to be forgotten is the left-sided diverticulitis, which occurs more frequently in Asian persons. Appendicitis epiploica should be recognized to avoid unnecessary operations. The iliopsoas syndrome, which is diagnosed by sonopalpation, often remains undetected. PMID: 32517594 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Praxis - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Praxis (Bern 1994) Source Type: research