A 22-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of severe lower abdominal pain. Physical examination shows no masses, but there is severe tenderness in the right lower quadrant. A pelvic examination shows no lesions of the cervix or vagina. Bowel sounds are detected. An abdominal ultrasound scan shows a 4-cm focal enlargement of the proximal right fallopian tube. A dilation and curettage procedure shows the only decidua from the endometrial cavity. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be reported for this patient?
A 22-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of severe lower abdominal pain. Physical examination shows no masses, but there is severe tenderness in the right lower quadrant. A pelvic examination shows no lesions of the cervix or vagina. Bowel sounds are detected. An abdominal ultrasound scan shows a 4-cm focal enlargement of the proximal right fallopian tube. A dilation and curettage procedure shows the only decidua from the endometrial cavity. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be reported for this patient?
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A 22-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of severe lower abdominal pain. Physical examination shows no masses, but there is severe tenderness in the right lower quadrant. A pelvic examination shows no lesions of the cervix or vagina. Bowel sounds are detected. An abdominal ultrasound scan shows a 4-cm focal enlargement of the proximal right fallopian tube. A dilation and curettage procedure shows the only decidua from the endometrial cavity. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be reported for this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Detection of human chorionic gonadotropin in serum
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