Adnexal mass evaluation in the emergency department |
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Authors: | Morgan A |
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Affiliation: | Emergency Medicine Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Brooke Army Medical Center/Wilford Hall Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA. |
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Abstract: | Female patients who have stable vital signs presenting to the emergency department with abdominopelvic pain and an adnexal mass can be extremely difficult to manage. However, by performing a rapid problem-oriented history and physical with emphasis on the age of patient, menstrual history, and pelvic exam, a detailed differential diagnosis can be compiled. With the addition of a complete blood count and HCG, if appropriate, and a CA-125 for your consultant, additional information can be obtained while a ultrasound examination is being performed. With the above information, consultation and disposition should be readily accomplished. |
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