Abdominal pain is a common reason for emergency department visits, with many patients not receiving a definitive diagnosis for their symptoms. Non-gastrointestinal causes need to be considered in the workup of abdominal pain. A high index of suspicion is needed in order to develop a broad differential, and a thorough history and physical examination is paramount. This article will discuss some of these diagnoses, including can’t miss diagnoses, common non-abdominal causes, and rare etiologies of abdominal pain.
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【저자키워드】 abdominal pain, differential diagnosis, Mimics.,
【저자키워드】 abdominal pain, differential diagnosis, Mimics.,