Idiopathic Spontaneous Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage or Abdominal Apoplexy: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain

Idiopathic spontaneous intra-abdominal hemorrhage (ISIH) is a rare condition that can be catastrophic if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Herein, we report a case of ISIH due to suspected hemorrhage of the proximal branch of the superior mesenteric artery, which caused epigastric pain.

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Published in:Journal of Acute Medicine 2023-09, Vol.13 (3), p.122-124
Main Authors: Hung, Min-Chen, Lu, Yi-Yi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Idiopathic spontaneous intra-abdominal hemorrhage (ISIH) is a rare condition that can be catastrophic if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Herein, we report a case of ISIH due to suspected hemorrhage of the proximal branch of the superior mesenteric artery, which caused epigastric pain.
ISSN:2211-5587
2211-5595
DOI:10.6705/j.jacme.202309_13(3).0004