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- A late 20s female patient experienced severe pain in the upper abdomen, prompting concern for possible gastrointestinal perforation.
- A CT scan revealed perigastric appendagitis, a rare condition that can cause significant abdominal pain.
- The patient was successfully treated with pain medication, did not need surgery, and was discharged the following day.
Article Abstract
A patient in her late 20s presented with severe epigastric pain. A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed to exclude an upper gastrointestinal perforation. This showed findings of perigastric appendagitis. This is a rare cause of severe upper abdominal pain. The patient was treated with oral and intravenous analgesia medication and discharged the next day. No surgical intervention was required.
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- A late 20s female patient experienced severe pain in the upper abdomen, prompting concern for possible gastrointestinal perforation.
- A CT scan revealed perigastric appendagitis, a rare condition that can cause significant abdominal pain.
- The patient was successfully treated with pain medication, did not need surgery, and was discharged the following day.
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