SAQ 733 – O+G – pelvic mass with ascites and pleural effusion

An 18-year-old woman presents to your ED with worsening fatigue, abdominal distension and exertional dyspnoea over several weeks.

She was triaged as Category 4 and has waited 2 hours. She becomes frustrated and wants to leave, so the triage nurse brings her to a cubicle and asks you, the consultant in charge, to review her quickly.

The contrast CT images used for parts b and c are shown.

State the two (2) underlying principles of triage.

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What is the imaging modality shown?

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List four (4) major abnormalities on the imaging.

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List four (4) important differential diagnoses you would consider for this patient.

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List two (2) further imaging modalities you would consider, with one rationale for each.

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Total Score: 0 / 13

Percentage: 0%