A 55 y/o female patient with PMH of hysterectomy, cholecyste…
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A 55 y/о femаle pаtient with PMH оf hysterectоmy, cholecystectomy аnd appendectomy reports 1 and a half day history of worsening abdominal distension and pain. Patient also reports associated nausea and vomiting 3 times. Patient reports that last vomiting episode was of green material. Patient reports 1 episode of diarrhea 1 day ago at the start of the symptoms, but has not been able to pass gas since then. On exam, patient appears pale. Abdomen is distended, absent bowel sounds, hyper resonant on percussion, diffuse tenderness with no rebound. VS: BP: 145/95 mmHg Lt arm supine, HR: 100 bpm, T: 98.8F oral, RR: 20 bpm. Based on the information provided, please give 5 differential diagnosis with your most likely differential listed first AND what is the most appropriate initial imaging to order.
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