Abstract
A 56 year old woman referred from a district hospital for a liver mass on initial evaluation was found to have perforation of gas-containing hollow viscus. Emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed a burst appendix. She did well post op and was discharged in a healthy state. This case report was done to highlight the importance of proper history taking and clinical examination in order to prevent delay in implementing appropriate treatment.
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