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A rare case of cardiac tamponade masquerading as acute abdomen

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Highlights • Acute abdomen is any acute abdominal condition requiring a quick response.• The abdominal discomfort associated with extra-abdominal pathologies could mimic acute abdomen.• Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency.•… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Acute abdomen is any acute abdominal condition requiring a quick response.• The abdominal discomfort associated with extra-abdominal pathologies could mimic acute abdomen.• Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency.• The differential diagnosis could be kept in mind to avoid a delayed treatment.

Keywords: rare case; case cardiac; tamponade masquerading; acute abdomen; cardiac tamponade

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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