| CHOLECYSTITIS |
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| • | Results
from obstruction of cystic or |
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| common
bile duct by large gallstones |
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| • | Colicky
pain with progression to constant |
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| pain
in RUQ that may radiate to R scapula |
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| • | Physical
findings |
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| – | tender
to palpation or percussion RUQ |
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| – | may
have palpable gallbladder |
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