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Salmonella enteritis: a cause for ascites
I R Peterkin1, B J Lewandowski
1Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Salmonella enteritis, a type of infectious enteritis, can cause ascites (abdominal fluid). This case highlights its potential role in differential diagnosis for patients presenting with ascites.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Ascites, characterized by free intraperitoneal fluid, has a broad differential diagnosis encompassing benign and malignant conditions.
- Infectious enteritis is not typically recognized as a cause of ascites.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old female presented with abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Abdominal and pelvic sonography revealed a moderate amount of free fluid in the pelvis.
- Salmonella enteritis was diagnosed as the cause of her symptoms.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates Salmonella enteritis as a cause of ascites.
- The presence of free intraperitoneal fluid was confirmed via sonography.
Implications:
- Salmonella enteritis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ascites, particularly in patients with compatible symptoms.
- This finding expands the understanding of infectious causes of ascites.