30th April 2024

A 48-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of bloating, early satiety, and a noticeable increase in abdominal girth.

A 48-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of bloating, early satiety, and a noticeable increase in abdominal girth. She reports intermittent pelvic pain and urinary urgency. She has no significant family history of cancer and her menstrual cycle is regular. On examination, there is palpable fullness in the lower abdomen, but no discrete masses are felt.

Investigations:

Vital signs: Normal temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.

Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis?