Lower Abdominal Pain

Inflammatory pseudo-tumour of the colon mimicking acute appendicitis: A case report

Introduction

Presentation of case

Discussion

Conclusion

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Inflammatory pseudotumours are often mistaken for malignant lesions

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This error can result in unnecessary resection being performed

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We investigated whether radiography can diagnose inflammatory pseudotumours

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Our findings reveal that radiography may not be effective in this context

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Further studies may be required to prevent unnecessarily extensive resection

Laboratory Tests in the Patient with Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to the emergency department (ED). More often than not, some degree of laboratory testing is used to narrow the differential diagnosis based on the patient's history and examination. Ordering practices are often guided by evidence, habit, consulting services, and institutional/regional culture. This review highlights relevant laboratory studies that may be ordered in the ED, as well as commentary on indications and diagnostic value of these tests.