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Rare causes of emesis.
Stefan L Popa1, Giuseppe Chiarioni2, Liliana David1
12 Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Medicine and Pharmacy Reports
|June 2, 2020
Summary
Diagnosing the cause of emesis (vomiting) can be challenging due to various conditions. This review focuses on rare causes of vomiting to aid prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Emesis is a common symptom with diverse underlying causes.
- Prompt diagnosis is crucial, especially in emergency settings, to prevent severe complications.
- Chronic or severe emesis presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review rare causes of emesis.
- To aid clinicians in diagnosing less common conditions presenting with vomiting.
- To guide the selection of appropriate therapeutic options for rare emesis etiologies.
Main Methods:
- Clinical narrative review of literature.
- Focus on rare diseases manifesting as emesis.
- Systematic approach to diagnostic challenges.
Main Results:
- Identified and discussed various rare causes of emesis.
- Highlighted the diagnostic difficulties associated with these rare conditions.
- Emphasized the importance of timely diagnosis for effective management.
Conclusions:
- Rare causes of emesis require specific diagnostic considerations.
- A systematic approach can improve the diagnosis of uncommon emesis etiologies.
- Early identification of rare causes of emesis is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
Keywords:
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