A patient with a pulsatile abdominal mass and sudden severe back pain with hypotension has what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Step 1: A ruptured aneurysm is a surgical emergency with a very high mortality.
Answer
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Why not the others: Renal colic, Acute pancreatitis and Perforated peptic ulcer do not fit this picture as well.
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