Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jul 1996
Case Reports[Pheochromocytoma with hemorrhagic necrosis and rupture with symptoms of acute abdomen and shock].
A case of a pheochromocytoma with haemorrhagic necrosis resulting in signs of acute abdomen with shock is reported. Diagnosis of a ruptured adrenal tumor was made by CT scanning. ⋯ The patient made uneventful recovery and is asymptomatic 2 years after surgery. Ruptured pheochromocytoma as a cause of abdominal emergency is discussed in view of the existing literature.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Apr 1994
Case Reports[Diagnostic difficulties with a tumor in deep tissues of the buttock].
Diagnostic difficulties in a case of a large tumor localized in the deep tissue of buttock in a 29-year old woman is described. The patient was very severely ill presenting with neurological symptoms and immobilization of the left coxal joint, what strongly suggested a neoplasm and this was supported by the CT scan. USG examination allowed diagnosis of a deep hematogenic staphylococcal abscess of the buttock, probably due to extensive oral sepsis and staphylococcal septicaemia. Systemic antibiotic therapy as well as evacuation of pus caused a complete recovery of the patient.