| Evaluation of abdominal abscess with computed tomography. | |
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PMID: 701515 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Computed tomography (CT) is valuable in providing a specific diagnosis of abdominal abscess and in determining its site and extent. Computed tomography is also capable of excluding an abscess with a high degree of certainty. In 31 of 34 patients with proven abdominal abscess, CT suggested the correct diagnosis and accurately defined the extent of involvement. In nine patients, the CT findings were specific for abscess. The CT appearance of abscess is diverse, largely depending on its location. The most common appearance is a low density mass often with higher density at the periphery. The presence of gas distributed within the mass or an extraalimentary air--fluid level allows an extremely confident diagnosis of abscess. Differential diagnostic possibilities are reviewed with emphasis on interpretive problems. |
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Authors:
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D J Aronberg; R J Stanley; R G Levitt; S S Sagel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of computer assisted tomography Volume: 2 ISSN: 0363-8715 ISO Abbreviation: J Comput Assist Tomogr Publication Date: 1978 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-12-20 Completed Date: 1978-12-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7703942 Medline TA: J Comput Assist Tomogr Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 384-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Abscess
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radiography* Adult Aged Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Male Middle Aged Radiography, Abdominal* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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