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KMID : 1033220230130030138
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Journal of Acute Care Surgery
2023 Volume.13 No. 3 p.138 ~ p.140
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Ruptured Splenic Abscess with Pneumoperitoneum: A Rare Presentation
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Gurleen Kaur
Tanya Singh
Shivani Goyal
Robin Kaushik
Simrandeep Singh
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Abstract
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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).
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KEYWORD
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pneumoperitoneum, splenic abscess
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