Saturday, November 5, 2011

What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 58 year old lady who had a significant history of alcohol abuse comes to you with diarrhoea and back pain one month after having a pacemaker insertion. On examination she had a fever of 40°C and her abdomen was soft and non-tender.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
  1. Staphylococcal discitis
  2. Ischemic colitis
  3. Acute Pancreatitis
  4. Pseudomembranous colitis
  5. Diverticulitis
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