Ruptured splenic abscess causing pneumoperitoneum: a rare cause revisited.

Authors :: Narra RK
Jehendran MV
Source :: BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2015 Mar 20; Vol. 2015. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 20.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: We present a case report of splenic abscess causing pneumoperitoneum in a case of uncontrolled diabetes. The patient presented with chronic pain abdomen and fever which later evolved to acute abdomen during the course of hospital stay. An X-ray showed pneumoperitoneum and exploratory laparotomy was performed under a strong clinical suspicion of hollow viscus perforation. The patient was treated with antibiotics and had an uneventful recovery.<br /> (2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.)