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A patient presents with left lower quadrant abdominal pain that increases with coughing and straining, fever, flatulence, and abdominal distention. Altered bowel habits are also reported. Physical examination reveals a palpable tender rectal mass. CT scan reveals inflammation of outpouchings of the sigmoid colon's intestinal mucosa. The patient is most likely diagnosed with:

Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Ulcerative colitis
Appendicitis

Explanation

Answer - B - Based on the findings, the patient has diverticulitis, a condition where the outpouchings of the intestinal mucosa are inflamed. The sigmoid colon is commonly affected.

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