Friday, May 20, 2011

Medical Case 7


 Q: A 7 year old boy was limping for 3 days presented to the surgical department with severe acute colicky abdominal pain. The surgery resident asked for medical consultation for a rash on the back of both lower limbs of the child. 

The acute abdomen is due to 

A. Rheumatic fever
B. Appendicitis
C. Henoch-schonlein purpura
D. Rheumatoid arthritis