[Subphrenic abscess due to ectopic appendicitis]. / Abcès sous-phrénique révélateur d'une appendicite ectopique.
Arch Pediatr
; 6(9): 975-8, 1999 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10519033
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Idiopathic subphrenic abscesses are uncommon in children. Standard chest X-rays may provide the suspicion of this diagnosis. Initial percutaneous drainage of the collection is usually performed. Surgery is required when the underlying cause remains unknown. CASE REPORT A 12-year-old boy presented signs of pulmonary abscess. Chest X-rays, ultrasonography and computed tomography established the diagnosis of a right subphrenic abscess, which was percutaneously drained. Surgery disclosed an ectopic appendiceal perforation.CONCLUSION:
In children, appendicitis is the main etiology of primary or postoperative subphrenic suppurations. Ectopic appendicitis is an important predisposing factor to this complication.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Apendicitis
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Apéndice
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Absceso Subfrénico
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Perforación Intestinal
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Arch Pediatr
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia