Severe acute respiratory syndrome mimicking acute abdomen.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a novel epidemic disease. The clinical presentation can sometimes be very non-specific. The present study reports a case of SARS, which presented as acute abdomen, warranting laparotomy. The atypical presentation in the present case reminded us of the importance of strict infection control measures in all surgery-related specialist workplaces.
Tjiu
Cheung San
CS
Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong. davidtjiu@netvigator.com
Leung
Kam Fung
KF
Leong
Heung Tat
HT
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000821:virology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000821:virology*; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*