Gigantic mixoid liposarcoma as cause of abdominal pain

Wandering Spleen with Venous Aneurysm as the Cause of Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Thrombocytopenia

Aortitis as a cause of severe abdominal pain.

571 The radiological presentation, elevated levels of inflammatory markers, and the lack of response to antibiotic therapy suggested large vessel vasculitis. High doses of corticosteroids (methylprednisolone in pulses and prednisone, 1 mg/kg body weight/d) and intravenous cyclophosphamide were initiated as well as bisphosphonates and vitamin D. After 5 months of treatment (a total cyclophospham...

Appendicular mucocele as cause of chronic abdominal pain.

We report the case of a 67-years-old male who presents colic abdominal pain located in the right lower quadrant for over 2 years. No more symptoms. Barium enema showed a large filling defect (narrow) in the medial wall of the cecum and this was thought to be the result of extrinsic compression by an appendiceal mass (Fig. 1). At colonoscopy, deep in the cecum, through the appendiceal orifice, a...

Epiploic appendagitis as an uncommon cause of lower abdominal pain

Epiploic appendagitis should be considered to be an uncommon cause of lower abdominal pain. To diagnose accurately, typical CT findings are needed, and total colonoscopy should be done later to rule out the possibility of diverticulosis.

Schistosomiasis as a Cause of Chronic Lower Abdominal Pain

BACKGROUND Chronic intestinal schistosomiasis is rare in the United Kingdom. The symptoms are nonspecific and may mimic several other gastrointestinal conditions. We present a case of chronic intestinal schistosomiasis in a West Indian woman presenting to a genitourinary clinic. CASE The patient presented with chronic lower abdominal pain and dysuria. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) scre...