human biology

A 56 year old obese male is rushed to the ER via ambulance. The EMS team reports he was found non- responsive and in shock. Additionally, they note he has a stiff rigid abdomen and can feel a large lump near the midline. Upon questioning, his wife explained that her husband was complaining of incredible acute pain in his abdomen and back. When she returned from calling 911 she found him pale, clammy and confused. You are asked to prepare the OR for an emergency surgery… Please indicate the following: 1. List the patient’s most likely pathology

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The most likely pathology for this patient is an internal abdominal aortic aneurysm (IAAA).

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