A 70-year-old man suddenly becomes hypotensive and complains of severe abdominal pain. Examination reveals a pulsatile abdominal mass and signs of sho...

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A 70-year-old man suddenly becomes hypotensive and complains of severe abdominal pain. Examination reveals a pulsatile abdominal mass and signs of shock. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Renal colic

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Pancreatitis

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Perforated peptic ulcer

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Mesenteric ischemia

Emergency medicine & Acute presentations — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A 70-year-old man suddenly becomes hypotensive and complains of severe abdominal pain. Examination reveals a pulsatile abdominal mass and signs of shock. What is the most likely diagnosis?