Spontaneous gastric perforation in a 6-year-old child: a rare case report

This case underscores the rarity of spontaneous gastric perforation in preschool-aged children and highlights the importance of its inclusion as a differential diagnosis in pediatric acute abdomen. Early diagnosis through clinical and radiographic assessments, followed by timely surgical intervention, is critical for reducing mortality. This report contributes to the limited literature on this condition and emphasizes the need for a high index of clinical and radiological suspicion to ensure prompt management.