Case 1

Clinical Case

A 20 year old man presented to the ED with 2 days of abdominal pain, which was associated with nausea and anorexia. The pain initially was central but has now localised to the right iliac fossa.

Answer these questions as best you can before moving on.

Question 1

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 2

What would you expect to find on physical exam?

Question 3

What investigations would you organise for this patient?

Question 4

What is the ED management for this patient? What should their disposition be?