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Endocrine Case Report: Groin Pain and Syncope
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Our latest endocrine case report features a man in his mid-60’s with a history of diabetes and obesity presenting with left groin pain followed by a syncopal episode. Check out the CT scan and determine the correct diagnosis.
History of Present Illness:
A man in his mid-60’s with a history of diabetes and obesity presents to the hospital for one day of left groin pain that started in the morning and became severe after dinner followed by a syncopal episode
Vital Signs & Physical Exam:
Vital signs are normal except for pulse of 48 and BP of 88/62. The physical exam is otherwise normal except for diminished left leg pulse (ALWAYS CHECK THE PULSE IN THE FOOT WITH ANY COMPLAINT INVOLVING THE LEG).
Initial Diagnostic Testing:
EKG: sinus bradycardia
Labs: CBC shows a WBC count of 13 and Hb of 12.2
Imaging: a CT scan is done
What is the most likely diagnosis?
