Gallbladder Perforation in a 7 Year Old - A Diagnostic Challenge in a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 15, Issue 10
Abstract
Spontaneous perforation of the gall bladder is uncommon. It often presents with symptoms suggestive of peritonitis thereby posing a diagnostic challenge. We report the case of a 7 – year old boy who was admitted with surgical acute abdomen. Preoperative abdominal ultrasonography did not help in diagnosis as it was thought to be a case of typhoid intestinal perforation. The patient under- went an exploratory laparotomy which revealed a perforated gangrenous gall bladder. A cholecystectomy was done and patient recovered without incidence and was discharged home after a few days.
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Paingha Joe Alagoa, Preye Numbere, Kathleen Kentebe
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