Publications by authors named "L Dorthu"
Article Synopsis
- - Hematocolpos is an uncommon condition involving the buildup of menstrual blood in the vagina, often leading to misdiagnosis because of vague symptoms.
- - Key causes include issues like imperforate hymen, obstructed hemivagina with renal abnormalities (OHVIRA), congenital vaginal atresia, and transverse vaginal septum.
- - Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications such as tubal adhesion, pelvic endometriosis, and infertility, with the article discussing both differential diagnosis and treatment options.
Liver abscess is a rare condition. There are multiple etiologies and mortality linked to the infections or local complications is high. The rapid diagnosis and the implementation of an adequate and effective treatment are essential to allow healing without sequels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRecurrent Acute Pancreatitis Caused by Mucin-Producing Liver Metastases.
J Belg Soc Radiol
January 2018
We present an atypical case of a 69-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis and a background history of mucinous colorectal adenocarcinoma. It is emphasized that in the framework of biliary malignant obstruction, modern non-invasive techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with hepatospecific contrast agent and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) may help establish the specific cause of the obstruction before any biliary decompression procedure is carried out. This strategy has the potential to prevent from more important tumour spread and provide a greater chance for curative surgery when applicable.
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