The clinical picture of an acute abdomen is frequently encountered in emergency medicine. In most cases abdominal pathologies underlie this condition, however, also extra-abdominal diseases may present or cause an acute abdomen. The fact that this condition is potentially life-threatening highlights the importance of instant action. Here, we report on the case of a young @entity1 that presented with an acute abdomen in our clinic. Imaging revealed a massively distended @entity1819 reaching the lesser pelvis. Initially, the etiology for the @entity6676 remained unsolved. On the same day we performed an explorative laparotomy in which massive amounts of clotted, undigested food was recovered via a gastrotomy. Postoperatively, upon @entity146 consultation, an @entity1277 with daily eating binges could be revealed as being the cause for the acute and dramatic @entity6676 . The @entity1 fully recovered from surgery and @entity146 co-treatment was initiated. This unique case report demonstrates how a @entity146 condition may lead to an acute abdomen, however, it also emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and adequate therapy to avoid complications and allowing for full recovery.

Massive XXXX caused by eating binges demanding surgical intervention: a case report.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['woman', 'patient'] @entity146 :: ('MESH:D001523', 'Disease') :: ['psychiatric'] @entity1819 :: ('MESH:D013272', 'Disease') :: ['stomach'] @entity1277 :: ('MESH:D001068', 'Disease') :: ['eating disorder'] @entity6676 :: ('MESH:D013271', 'Disease') :: ['gastric dilatation']
@entity6676 :: (MESH:D013271,Disease) :: ['gastric dilatation']
