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Pneumoperitoneum

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain a few hours of evolution

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

CT Abdomen and Pelvis

ct

Computed tomography shows intra-abdominal air zones. No causative agent was identified.

Case Discussion

Pneumoperitoneum caused by rupture of hollow viscera

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