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A 72-year-old woman experienced persistent abdominal pain. Initial tests showed elevated ferritin, but imaging revealed no diagnosis, necessitating further investigation over two years.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • A 72-year-old woman presented with a two-month history of intermittent abdominal pain.
  • Medical history was unremarkable apart from facial photodermatitis; diazepam was the only chronic medication.
  • Initial laboratory tests revealed a slightly elevated ferritin level (265 ng/mL).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cause of persistent abdominal pain in a patient with elevated ferritin levels.
  • To evaluate the utility of serial imaging studies in diagnosing unexplained abdominal discomfort.
  • To document the diagnostic challenges and progression of a case with initially inconclusive findings.

Main Methods:

  • Abdominal ultrasonography (US) was performed.

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  • Multiphasic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized.
  • Laboratory tests and imaging studies were repeated two years later for comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial physical examination, blood count, and metabolic panels were normal.
    • Abdominal US, CT, and MRI did not yield a definitive diagnosis.
    • Repeated investigations after two years showed similar findings with no significant changes.

    Conclusions:

    • The initial presentation and investigations did not establish a clear diagnosis for the patient's abdominal pain.
    • Persistent symptoms and elevated ferritin warranted further, albeit inconclusive, diagnostic efforts over a two-year period.
    • The case highlights the challenges in diagnosing unexplained abdominal pain even with advanced imaging techniques.