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Small-bowel intussusception as a rare differential diagnosis in HIV-positive patients with acute abdominal pain.

Authors :
Wetter, Axel
Schaudt, Andre
Lehnert, Thomas
Schmidt-Matthiesen, Andreas
Jacobi, Volkmar
Vogl, Thomas
Vogl, Thomas J
Source :
European Radiology; Apr2006, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p952-953, 2p, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article investigates the presence of enteric intussusception in an adult population. The disease is commonly found in children. However, in this particular case, the HIV-positive patient showed positive symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. Dilated small-bowel loops were confirmed through plain abdominal X-ray. The appearance of intussusception consists of a thickened bowel.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09387994
Volume :
16
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20423991
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-005-2785-y