Yersinia Enterocolitis May Mimic Appendicitis: 12 Years of Experience in a Single Tertiary Center
Introduction: Yersinia enterocolitica infection is a zoonotic disease that varies from self-limited gastroenteritis to more severe forms. Its propensity to affect the terminal ileum and to spread to regional lymph nodes explains the potential misdiagnosis with appendicitis. Methods: We reviewed the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-06-01
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| Series: | GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/507555 |