Can you find the source of her pain?
BACKGROUND
The features of abdominal pain in this gravid patient mimicked more common diagnoses like preterm labor, chorioamnionitis, and appendicitis.


METHODS
A 40-year-old multipara presented at 30 weeks and 6 days with abdominal pain. The cause was not discovered until the time of cesarean delivery several days after admission.


CONCLUSIONS
This common gynecologic problem can precipitate severe problems in a pregnant woman and should be considered part of the diagnosis in pregnant patients presenting with pain.
Cichowski
Sara
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saracichowski@yahoo.com
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000150:complications