Question 92 · LEK · Abdominal aortic aneurysm
An aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is most frequently misdiagnosed as:
- A. pancreatitis.
- B. urolithiasis.
- C. heart attack.
- D. neuralgia in the back muscles.
- E. diverticulitis.
Hint
Consider which common condition causes sudden flank or lumbar pain radiating to the groin in a middle-aged or older man.
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