MSFinals-5617

MSFinals-5617

A 26-year-old man presents to your clinic six months after he was assaulted on his way home from work. He was mugged and punched in the stomach by his attacker before he fled. Six months later, the patient continues to have severe and incapacitating periumbilical pain where he was punched. He denies any gastrointestinal symptoms or any other issues. Previous investigations and imaging have been unremarkable for any underlying anatomical, neurological or vascular abnormality.
What is the most appropriate description of the patient’s current complaints during the clinic visit?