Acute abdomen -like-presentation associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

IDCases

Abstract

As the cases of COVID-19 are flooding around the world, atypical presentations are being recognized, making the diagnosis challenging. Gastrointestinal symptoms and mild abdominal pain are common. However, severe abdominal pain associated with COVID-19 warranting surgical evaluation has been rarely described; recognizing such presentations and differentiating them from a surgical abdomen is critical to effectively and safely manage COVID-19 patients. Here we present a case of a middle-aged gentleman who developed features resembling secondary peritonitis. Eventually, he was found to have COVID-19 and was managed conservatively. In this report, we discuss his management course, and we explore pertinent relevant literature.

First Page

e00895

DOI

10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00895

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Identifier

32691004 (pubmed); PMC7333611 (pmc); 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00895 (doi); S2214-2509(20)30203-1 (pii)

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