ABSTRACT
EMQs describing abdominal pain are very common. Box 1 describes some classic presentations that you may find in questions.
Colicky loin pain radiating to groin Ureteric colic Jaundice and constant right upper quadrant pain
Biliary colic
Severe epigastric pain radiating to back associated with vomiting
Acute pancreatitis
Periumbilical pain radiating to right iliac fossa
Acute appendicitis
Central abdominal pain, expansile pulsatile mass
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Iliac fossa pain, positive pregnancy test Ectopic pregnancy
Box 2 summarizes various signs that may be mentioned in an EMQ which should prompt you to look for particular options in the question.
