ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Cystic fibrosis
;
Appendiceal abscess
;
Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
;
Meconium ileus equivalent
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract In a cystic fibrosis (CF) patient a right lower quadrant (RLQ) mass may be a difficult diagnostic problem. Most frequently it is due to a distal intestinal obstruction syndrome [8, 12] also called meconium ileus equivalent [11], but the possibility of intussusception and appendiceal abscess should also be considered. We describe three CF patients with an appendiceal abscess seen in a 4-year period. All three patients had a palpable RLQ mass. Chronicity and obliteration of the appendiceal lumen with abnormally viscid mucus may lead to concealed perforation and be responsible for the atypical presentation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02113250
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