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A case of hyperamylasemia associated with gonococcal salpingitis and perihepatitis (Fitzhugh-Curtis syndrome) is reported. Other potential causes of hyperamylasemia such as pancreatic, parotic, biliary, or intestinal disease were carefully excluded. In addition, the amylase to creatinine clearance ratio was within normal limits, suggesting tubal rather than pancreatic source of hyperamylasemia. This finding is of clinical importance since acute salpingitis is a prevalent disease and its initial presentation may mimic acute pancreatitis or other causes of surgical abdomen. The amylase to creatinine clearance ratio is of value in differentiating such cases from those with hyperamylasemia due to pancreatitis.
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PMID:Hyperamylasemia associated with gonococcal salpingitis and perihepatitis. 94 Jun 33

The incidence of acute abdominal pain ranges between 5-10% of all visits at emergency department. Abdominal emergencies of hospital visits may include surgical and non-surgical emergencies. The most common causes of acute abdomen are appendicitis, biliary colic, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, visceral perforation, pancreatitis, peritonitis, salpingitis, mesenteric adenitis and renal colic. Good skills in early diagnosis require a sound knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of gastrointestinal tract, which are reflected during history taking and particularly, physical examination of the abdomen. Advanced diagnostic approaches such as radiography and endoscopy enhance the treatment for acute abdomen including pharmacological and surgical treatment. Therapeutic endoscopy, interventional radiology treatment and therapy using adult laparoscopy are the common modalities for treating patients with acute abdomen.
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PMID:Diagnostic approach and management of acute abdominal pain. 2331 78