1985Scandinavian Journal of SurgeryRequires access

Spontaneously perforated pyometra. A differential diagnosis in acute abdomen

Patrick Hansen, Jes S. Lindholt

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Spontaneously perforated pyometra is rare, but the condition must be born in mind in women with acute abdomen. Two cases are reported, one resembling perforated peptic ulcer, the other was mistaken for acute appendicitis.

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Spontaneously perforated pyometra is rare, but the condition must be born in mind in women with acute abdomen. Two cases are reported, one resembling perforated peptic ulcer, the other was mistaken for acute appendicitis.

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Spontaneously perforated pyometra is rare, but the condition must be born in mind in women with acute abdomen. Two cases are reported, one resembling perforated peptic ulcer, the other was mistaken for acute appendicitis.

Key concepts: Pyometra, Medicine, Acute abdomen, Abdomen, Differential diagnosis, Acute appendicitis, Surgery, Appendicitis

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