Extraperitoneal spread of anorectal abscess presented only as acute abdomen. A case report of a rare pathology and mini-review.

Conclusion: Abdominal pain is a dominant feature of extraperitoneal inflammation originating from anorectal abscesses. The absence of perianal signs is rare and proper inspection of the patient along with the medical history can lead to quicker diagnosis and decisive treatment. PMID: 32054249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Coloproctology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Ann Coloproctol Source Type: research