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Ruptured hepatic abscess mimicking perforated viscus.

Yen-Chun Lai¹, Yu-Jang Su, Wen-Han Chang

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases : IJID : Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

|September 5, 2008

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A ruptured hepatic abscess can mimic a perforated viscus, a common diagnosis for pneumoperitoneum. Prompt surgical intervention for ruptured hepatic abscess is crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

Hepatology
Abdominal Surgery
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Pneumoperitoneum typically indicates a perforated viscus.
Ruptured hepatic abscess can present with similar symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis.

Observation:

A 40-year-old male presented with fever, right upper quadrant pain, and signs of peritonitis.
Imaging revealed pneumoperitoneum and an air-containing hepatic abscess.
Laparotomy excluded hollow organ perforation but confirmed a ruptured hepatic abscess.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with a ruptured hepatic abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Pneumoperitoneum was a consequence of the abscess, not hollow viscus perforation.

Implications:

Ruptured hepatic abscess requires urgent surgical drainage and abdominal cavity cleaning.
Accurate diagnosis is vital to differentiate from perforated viscus and ensure appropriate treatment.