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09 June 2023: Articles

Cryptogenic Abdominal Pain: Recognizing False Leads

Challenging differential diagnosis, Rare coexistence of disease or pathology

Amna Anees A*

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.939504

Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e939504

Table 1. Laboratory test results.

LabValue (ref range)
WBC10.8×10 (4.8–10.8)
Hemoglobin12.6 g/dL (12–15)
Hematocrit35.5% (36.0–47.0)
Platelets182×10 (150–450)
Creatinine0.6 mg/dL (0.6–1.2)
AST24 unit/L (13–39)
ALT18 unit/L (7–52)
Lipase24 unit/L (0–160)
Serum total porphyrins1847.3 mcg/24 hr (35–210.7)
Random urine porphobilinogen0.0 mg/g
Uroporphyrin I10.7 mcg/24 hr (4.1–22.4)
Uroporphyrin II2.4 mcg/24 hr (0.7–7.4)
Heptacarboxylporphyrin1.1 mcg/24 hr (
Lead level149 mcg/dL (

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923