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Abstract Diverticulitis is a common cause of acute abdominal pain in western and industrialized countries. Found more commonly in women, the disease occurs more commonly after the forth decade. Diverticulitis…

Abstract Pain from the sacroiliac joint commonly occurs when lifting in an awkward position that puts strain on the joint, its supporting ligaments, and soft tissues. The sacroiliac joint is…

Abstract Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain, with an incidence of approximately 8.5% in males and 6.7% in females; the mortality rate is approximately…

Abstract Osteitis pubis causes localized tenderness over the symphysis pubis, pain radiating into the inner thigh, and a waddling gait. Radiographic changes consisting of erosion, sclerosis, and widening of the…

Abstract Ilioinguinal neuralgia is one of the most common causes of lower abdominal and pelvic pain encountered in clinical practice. Ilioinguinal neuralgia is caused by compression of the ilioinguinal nerve,…

Abstract The gluteus maximus muscle is susceptible to trauma and to wear and tear from overuse and misuse and to the development of myofascial pain syndrome, which may also be…

Abstract Chronic pancreatitis may manifest as recurrent episodes of acute inflammation of the pancreas superimposed on chronic pancreatic dysfunction, or it may be a more constant problem. As the exocrine…

Abstract Genitofemoral neuralgia is one of the most common causes of lower abdominal and pelvic pain encountered in clinical practice. It may be caused by compression of or damage to…

Abstract Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain, with an incidence of approximately 0.5% among the general population. The mortality rate is 1% to 1.5%….

Abstract Herpes zoster is an infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Primary infection with VZV in a nonimmune host manifests clinically as the childhood disease chickenpox. Investigators have…