MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Clinical presentation of cholecystitis is pain in which of the following quadrants?
A
RUQ
B
RLQ
C
LUQ
D
LLQ
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Upper abdominal pain, often localized to the right upper quadrant, is the most common symptom. In acute calculous cholecystitis, the pain is often sudden and intense but it can be described as cramping, dull, or steady. Pain can become excruciating.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main symptom of acute cholecystitis is a sudden sharp pain in the upper right side of your tummy (abdomen) that spreads towards your right shoulder. The affected part of the abdomen is usually extremely tender, and breathing deeply can make the pain worse.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute right upper quadrant pain is a common presenting symptom in patients with acute cholecystitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common sign that you have acute cholecystitis is abdominal pain that lasts for several hours. This pain is usually in the middle or right side of your upper abdomen. It may also spread to your right shoulder or back. Pain from acute cholecystitis can feel like sharp pain or dull cramps.

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