A case of retroperitoneal panniculitis with paralytic ileus mimicking a high intestinal obstruction
Background: Retroperitoneal panniculitis is a rare, benign, and nonspecific inflammatory disease that affects the retroperitoneal adipose tissue. The specific cause of the disease is unknown. The diagnosis is evoked by computed tomography (CT) and is rarely confirmed by biopsies. Surgical resection...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Discover STM Publishing Ltd
2023-06-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=125847 |