Abdominal pain, obese, fever (489/1700)

A 42yo female who is obese comes with severe upper abdominal pain with a temp=37.8C. She
has 5 children. What is the most probable dx?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Ovarian torsion
c. Hepatitis
d. Biliary colic
e. Cholecystitis

































Answer: E

Acute Cholecystitis
R.F. : Female, Obese
RUQ pain, Fever
Investigation of choice: US
Treatment : Antibiotics, Early Cholecystectomy

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