Original Article

Can C-Reactive Protein Be Used to Predict Acute Septic Arthritis in the Adult Population?

Objectives: The objective of this study was to establish whether C-reactive protein (CRP) could be used to predict native joint septic arthritis (SA) in the adult population. Methods: All patients who underwent native joint aspiration in accident and emergency settings between April 2012 and September 2016 were identified from laboratory…

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Case Report

Diagnostic Puzzle of Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report with Brief Literature Review

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the urinary bladder is a rare reactive proliferation with a clinical presentation similar to malignant neoplasms. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman who presented with left lower quadrant pain and gross hematuria. A diagnosis of cystitis glandularis was initially considered; however, the symptoms did not…

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