Author: Markus Juchems, Ulm, Germany
Body Region: Abdomen and Pelvis
1. Patient Presentation
- A 53-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of abdominal pain, which had dramatically
increased in the few hours prior to her arrival in hospital. - On admission, she had elevated levels of C-reactive protein (271 mg/l) and leukocytosis (15.3
Giga/l). - The point of maximal intensity of the pain was located slightly above the bladder.
- After inconclusive ultrasonography, CT of the abdomen was performed.