The Diagnostic Dilemma of Primary Epiploic Appendagitis and How to Establish a Diagnosis
Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a relatively uncommon, non-surgical situation that clinically mimics other conditions requiring surgery. In PEA, torsion and inflammation of an epiploic appendix results in localized abdominal pain. This condition may be clinically misdiagnosed, resulting in un...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oman Medical Specialty Board
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Oman Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.omjournal.org/fultext_PDF.aspx?DetailsID=768&pdf=images/768_M_Deatials_Pdf_.pdf&type=pdf |