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Cholecystitis

Signs & Symptoms

 Lasts several hours
Ref: Uptodate [ Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of acute cholecystitis] Harrison [ 2426] Harrison [ 76] Cecil [ 472]
History of attacks that resolved spontaneously
Note: Unlike biliary pain, the pain of acute cholecystitis does not subside spontaneously
Ref: Harrison [ 76]
Steady pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of acute cholecystitis] Harrison [ 76]
Right upper quadrant pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of acute cholecystitis] Harrison [ 76] Cecil [ 472]

Physical Examination

 Murphy sign
Ref: Uptodate [ Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of acute cholecystitis] Harrison [ 279] Cecil [ 472]
Right upper quadrant tenderness
Ref: Uptodate [ Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of acute cholecystitis] Harrison [ 279]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

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