Rare presentation of community acquired pneumonia resulted in laparoscopic intervention in adult. Case Report

Abstract

Highlights CAP can be a challenging diagnosis, with a presentation of acute abdominal pain mimicking a surgical abdomen. In pediatric patients pneumonia is considered as the main extra-abdominal cause of acute abdominal pain. Abdominal Pain mimics is an entity by itself with a vast differential diagnosis. Acute abdomen requires precise and rapid diagnosis and treatment to avoid an increase in mortality. Laparoscopy is safe and effective in setting the diagnosis.