A 46-year-old overweight woman presents with sudden onset right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder, associated with fever and vomitin...

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A 46-year-old overweight woman presents with sudden onset right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder, associated with fever and vomiting. Examination shows right upper quadrant tenderness and a positive Murphy sign. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Acute cholecystitis

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Biliary colic

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Acute pancreatitis

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Peptic ulcer disease

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Acute appendicitis

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Acute cholecystitis

A 46-year-old overweight woman presents with sudden onset right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder, associated with fever and vomiting. Examination shows right upper quadrant tenderness and a positive Murphy sign. What is the most likely diagnosis?