SAQ 1555 – Abdominal pain with abdominal X-ray

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A 45-year-old man is brought to the ED with 6 hours of abdominal pain. His abdominal X-ray is shown.

Erect abdominal X-ray for a patient with abdominal pain
Abdominal X-ray.

State the pathology demonstrated on the X-ray.

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List three radiological features supporting your diagnosis.

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List the two most common causes of this pathology and one examination finding that would support each cause.

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List three metabolic complications you might expect and provide a likely cause for each.

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Total Score: 0 / 14

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