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Abdominal pain and melena

    Author: Domenico De Santis, Damiano Caruso, Tiziano Polidori, Gisella Guido, Rome, Italy
    Body Region: Abdomen and Pelvis

    1. Patient Presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient Presentation

    • A 64-year-old-female presented to the hospital with vague lower abdominal pain and melena
    • Blood tests showed mild anaemia (Hb 9 g/dL) and no signs of inflammation (WBC count <7000/µL; CRP <1 mg/L)
    • CT of the abdomen and pelvis was requested
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