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Case 116: lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

Anil K Attili1, Ella A Kazerooni

  • 1Department of Thoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Taubman/B-1/132, Box 0302, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. aattili@umich.edu

Radiology
|June 22, 2007
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Summary

A 49-year-old woman presented with abdominal distension and pain. Imaging revealed a rare condition, highlighting the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for acute abdominal symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Radiology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Acute abdominal pain is a common presentation in emergency departments.
  • Premenopausal women can present with various gynecological and non-gynecological causes of abdominal pain.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old premenopausal woman reported acute onset of lower abdominal pain and distension.
  • Physical examination revealed a distended but nontender abdomen.
  • Laboratory tests, including white blood cell count and ovarian cancer markers (alpha-fetoprotein, Ca-125, beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin), were within normal limits.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed using helical acquisition with intravenous and oral contrast.
  • Detailed CT parameters included 5 mm slice thickness, covering the area from the diaphragm to the ischial tuberosities.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of considering rare etiologies in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain, even with normal initial laboratory findings.
  • Advanced imaging techniques like CT are crucial for identifying the underlying cause of acute abdominal conditions.

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