Pseudo-splenomegaly as a result of subphrenic abscess.
A case of left-sided subphrenic abscess, secondary to perforation of a carcinoma of stomach, is described. The patient presented with a palpable spleen which was shown to be normal in size but displaced by the subphrenic collection. The importance of correct interpretation of this physical sign is discussed.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000209:etiology*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography