| Autor: |
Harris, LeRoy F., Sparks, J. Ellis |
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Digestive Diseases and Sciences; May 1980, Vol. 25 Issue: 5 p392-395, 4p |
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Summary The case of a 93-year-old female with aStreptococcus pneumoniae retroperitoneal abscess diagnosed by physical examination and abdominal ultrasonography is presented. Review of the literature reveals no previous cases ofStreptococcus pneumoniae retroperitoneal abscess. Retroperitoneal abscess is a complication of common medical diseases. Delay in diagnosis contributes to a high mortality rate and surgical drainage is the primary mode of therapy. The new diagnostic techniques of ultrasonography, radionucleotide scanning with gallium-67 citrate or indium-111 chloride, and computerized tomography appear to provide a sensitive method for earlier diagnosis. |
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