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ArticleCureus2025

The Delayed Presentation of Abdominal Apoplexy Following Initial Negative Imaging: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Wafa Iftekhar, Wei M Lim, Yeng Kwang Tay

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Wafa IftekharDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, AUS.
Wei M LimDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, AUS.
Yeng Kwang TayDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, AUS.

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Abstract

Abdominal apoplexy, or idiopathic spontaneous intraperitoneal hemorrhage (ISIH), is a rare and life-threatening condition caused by the rupture of a mesenteric vessel, leading to massive abdominal bleeding and potential hemodynamic shock. This report presents the case of a 62-year-old patient with hypertension and anticoagulant use who arrived at the emergency department with abdominal and unusual chest pain. Initial imaging did not show signs of bleeding, delaying diagnosis until significant hemodynamic deterioration occurred, necessitating a damage control exploratory laparotomy to evacuate hemoperitoneum and ligate the middle colic artery. The double rupture phenomenon can complicate diagnosis, highlighting the importance of vigilance in patients with risk factors. CT angiography (CTA) is the preferred diagnostic method, while angioembolization is suitable for hemodynamically stable patients. Immediate resuscitation and surgical intervention are critical in unstable patients.

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abdominal apoplexydamage control laparotomyidiopathic spontaneous intraperitoneal hemorrhageintra-abdominal hemorrhagemiddle colic artery rupture

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PMID40821278
PMCPMC12357526

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