A 65-year-old woman with a history of chronic constipation is transferred from a nursing home because of abdominal pain and marked abdominal distention. On examination, her abdomen is found to be distended and tender in the LLQ. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 65-year-old woman with a history of chronic constipation is transferred from a nursing home because of abdominal pain and marked abdominal distention. On examination, her abdomen is found to be distended and tender in the LLQ. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 65-year-old woman with a history of chronic constipation is transferred from a nursing home because of abdominal pain and marked abdominal distention. On examination, her abdomen is found to be distended and tender in the LLQ. What is the most likely diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: C. Volvulus of the sigmoid colon
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