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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
Charcot's triad, which includes abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever is a set of three common findings in cholangitis. Reynold's pentad, which includes Charcot's triad and two other symptoms, septic shock and mental confusion, are also common markers in a physical examination for cholangitis.
Physical Examination
Vitals
- Fever
- Septic shock[1]
Skin
Abdomen
- Right upper quadrant tenderness
- Abdominal pain
Neuromuscular
- Mental confusion[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ascending cholangitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". Retrieved April 22, 2016.