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- Patients in the emergency department with right lower quadrant pain often have acute appendicitis as a primary concern, but unusual cases can occur.
- A 45-year-old female patient initially suspected to have appendicitis was ultimately diagnosed with iliopsoas bursitis, linked to her sleep position.
- Understanding and identifying atypical causes of right lower quadrant pain is crucial for accurate diagnosis and to prevent unnecessary complications.
Article Abstract
Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with right lower quadrant pain will typically have acute appendicitis at the top of a limited differential. We present an unusual case of right lower quadrant pain in a 45-year-old female emergency department patient. She was referred from primary care for evaluation of suspected appendicitis with a final diagnosis of iliopsoas bursitis caused by sleep positioning. Knowledge of the appropriate evaluation and treatment of this unusual ED presentation is important for accurate diagnosis and appropriate referral to avoid unnecessary patient morbidity.
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