Open AccessCornual abscess rupture: A rare etiology of acute abdomen
Author(s) -
Patil Pooja,
Lua Lannah L.,
Brar Bobby,
Froehlich Mary,
Planinic Petar
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1855
Subject(s) - medicine , pyometra , acute abdomen , abscess , diverticulitis , etiology , abdomen , surgery , abdominal pain , appendicitis , vaginal discharge , acute appendicitis , general surgery , uterus
Key Clinical Message Ruptured cornual abscess or pyometra can resemble other more common causes of acute abdomen, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, tubo‐ovarian abscess, and perforated viscus. Despite its rarity, the diagnosis of ruptured pyometra should always be considered in females presenting with acute abdominal pain, particularly in the setting of a retained intrauterine device.