Title: PET Scan Misleads to Diagnosis but Leads to Correct Operative Approach
Authors: Dr Rakesh Badhe, Dr Abhijit Budhkar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.149
Abstract
Introduction
Clinical Features
A 67 year old female presented with high grade fever and abdominal pain since one week. Pain in abdomen was predominantly in the left lumbar region. She also had anorexia and weight loss. Patient had diabetes mellitus since the last 10 years. Patient had a past history of hysterectomy 10 years back for fibroid uterus. On general examination patient was pale. On per abdomen examination no significant findings were found.
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