Misdiagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis: a case report

Abstract Background Abdominal pain caused by diabetic ketoacidosis is uncommon and can easily be misdiagnosed as abdominal pain caused by ureteral stones.This case highlights the importance of distinguishing between these etiologies, particularly in patients with diabetes, as delayed recognition of...

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Published in:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Main Authors:	Minghe Zhang, Jian Li, Lianhui Fan, Hongtao Liu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Diabetic ketoacidosis Ureteral stones Misdiagnosis Abdominal pain Case report
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05478-7

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