Linda is a 29-year-old who had excruciating pain which started under her lower ribs on the right side. The pain eventually moved to her lateral abdomen and then into her right lower quadrant. Which is most likely, given this presentation?
A) Appendicitis
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Ureteral stone
D) Ovarian cyst
C) Ureteral stone
The presentation of right flank pain spiraling down to the groin is typical of a ureteral stone. There would most likely be microscopic hematuria as well. The migration pattern of this condition makes the others less likely.
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