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A case of left-sided subphrenic abscess, secondary to perforation of a carcinoma of stomach, is described. The patient presented with a palpable spleen which was shown to be normal in size but displaced by the subphrenic collection. The importance of correct interpretation of this physical sign is discussed.
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