Pelvic Pain
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History of Present Illness:
A 32-year-old female presents to the ED for 1 week of left hip pain per triage. She actually has left groin pain, bilateral lower quadrant pain and intermittent anal cramping. She denies any fever or vomiting. ?She denies any vaginal discharge or new sexual partners other than her husband. ?She denies any other complaints.
Vitals & Physical Exam:
Vital signs are normal except for. Exam is otherwise normal except for diffuse mild to moderate tenderness with guarding w/o rebound
Initial differential diagnosis:
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Inguinal hernia
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Diverticulitis
- Ovarian Cyst…
Testing:
- Chemistry – normal
- CBC – normal
- Beta-HCG – 87
- Bedside sonogram – See below
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- What does the case image show? The image shows small pockets of black free fluid behind an empty uterus (sunglasses sign)
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CASE OUTCOME: Went to OR in stable condition. Had a 5 cm ectopic pregnancy in ampulla of left fallopian tube with ~100 cc of blood in the posterior cul de sac.