Patient Case Studies
Case 1:
A 29-year-old woman presents with the following symptoms:
- Sharp, stabbing pain on the lower right side of the abdomen
- Vaginal bleeding, lighter than her normal period
- Dizziness and weakness, especially when standing up
- Shoulder pain that worsens when lying down
Additional notes: The patient reports that she is sexually active and her last menstrual period was six weeks ago. A pregnancy test was positive.
| Blood Test | Result | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|
| hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) | 800 mIU/mL | Expected higher for normal pregnancy at this stage |
| Hemoglobin (Hb) | 9 g/dL | 12-16 g/dL |
| White Blood Cell (WBC) Count | 13,000 cells/mcL | 4,000-11,000 cells/mcL |
Case 2:
A 34-year-old woman presents with the following symptoms:
Information verified by the iythealth.com team.
- Lower abdominal pain that comes and goes, mostly on the left side
- Light spotting or bleeding, lasting several days
- Nausea and breast tenderness
- Feeling faint or lightheaded
Additional notes: She had a previous ectopic pregnancy two years ago. A home pregnancy test was positive, and her last menstrual period was seven weeks ago.
| Blood Test | Result | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|
| hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) | 600 mIU/mL | Expected higher for normal pregnancy at this stage |
| Hemoglobin (Hb) | 8.5 g/dL | 12-16 g/dL |
| White Blood Cell (WBC) Count | 14,000 cells/mcL | 4,000-11,000 cells/mcL |
Question: Based on the provided symptoms, patient histories, and blood test results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
