A 65yo HTN man presents with lower abdominal pain and back pain. An expansile abdominal
mass is palpated lateral and superior to the umbilicus. What is the single most discriminating inv?
a. Laparascopy
b. KUB XR
c. Pelvic US
d. Rectal exam
e. Abdominal US
answer: E
abdominal aortic aneurysm , US 100% sensitive, CT great too
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