Ruptured Splenic Abscess with Pneumoperitoneum: A Rare Presentation
10.17479/jacs.2023.13.3.138
- Author:
Gurleen KAUR
1
;
Tanya SINGH
;
Shivani GOYAL
;
Robin KAUSHIK
;
Simrandeep SINGH
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Journal of Acute Care Surgery
2023;13(3):138-140
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Splenic abscess is a rare entity encountered during clinical practice, with a high mortality rate. Formation of gas in splenic abscess is usually localized to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Here we report a case where the splenic abscess ruptured and presented with generalized peritonitis. The erect chest radiograph showed free air under the right dome of the diaphragm, thus masquerading a hollow viscera perforation (most common cause of pneumoperitoneum).
