Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever presenting as Acute Abdomen
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
We describe a case of a 38 year-old Sri Lankan female who was referred to the surgeon on call with a picture of acute abdomen. She presented with a three-day history of fever, headache, abdominal pain and diarrhoea; however, the physical examination was not consistent with acute abdomen. Her platelet count was 22 x109/L. A diagnosis of dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) was made and dengue serology was positive. Dengue epidemics have been associated with a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms and signs, including acute abdomen. Acute abdomen in patients with DHF makes the diagnosis and management challenging.
Authors and Affiliations
Hanaa Al-Araimi| Departments of Microbiology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Amal Al-Jabri| Departments of Microbiology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Arshad Mehmoud| Departments of Medicine, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Seif Al-Abri| Departments of Medicine, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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