Presentation
C/o abdominal pain - few hours.
Patient Data
Age: 17 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pneumoperitoneum
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Free fluid with echoes were present in the abdomen and pelvis. No obvious mass in the pelvis.
Free intraperitoneal gas was present anterior to the left lobe of the liver in the supine position.
An abdominal radiograph was performed after ultrasound.
From the case:
Pneumoperitoneum
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Upright abdominal radiograph shows free intra-abdominal gas under the diaphragm, compatible with pneumoperitoneum.
Case Discussion
Pneumoperitoneum due to peptic perforation.