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Cholecystitis is usually diagnosed by a history of the above symptoms, as well examination findings like [[fever]] (usually low grade in uncomplicated cases) and [[tender right upper quadrant]] +/- [[Murphy's sign]]. Subsequent laboratory and imaging tests are used to confirm the diagnosis and exclude other possible causes. | Cholecystitis is usually diagnosed by a history of the above symptoms, as well examination findings like [[fever]] (usually low grade in uncomplicated cases) and [[tender right upper quadrant]] +/- [[Murphy's sign]]. Subsequent laboratory and imaging tests are used to confirm the diagnosis and exclude other possible causes. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | |||
* Patient may look toxic and in diffuse pain. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Cholecystitis is usually diagnosed by a history of the above symptoms, as well examination findings like fever (usually low grade in uncomplicated cases) and tender right upper quadrant +/- Murphy's sign. Subsequent laboratory and imaging tests are used to confirm the diagnosis and exclude other possible causes.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patient may look toxic and in diffuse pain.