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.
               
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