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

Ashraf Omer Elamin Ahmed; Sara F. Mohamed; Ahmed O. Saleh; Shaikha D. Al-Shokri; Khalid Ahmed; Mouhand F.H. Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00895

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

Ashraf Omer Elamin Ahmed, Sara F. Mohamed, Ahmed O. Saleh, Shaikha D. Al-Shokri, Khalid Ahmed, Mouhand F.H. Mohamed

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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.

Original language	English
Article number	e00895
Journal	IDCases
Volume	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00895
Publication status	Published - 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acute abdomen
COVID-19
Pancreatitis
Peritonitis
SARS-CoV-2

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

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