Which other differential diagnoses should be considered?
The differential diagnoses are listed below. The most common mimics are appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy.
- Gynaecological causes:
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ruptured ovarian cyst
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian torsion
- Mittelschmerz pain
- Gastrointestinal causes:
- Appendicitis
- Cervical excitation occurs in 25% women with appendicitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Diverticular disease
- Appendicitis
- Other:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Functional pain 2,4,6