Flashcard 15 - Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical Emergencies Flashcard Set for the CEN

severe right upper quadrant pain, often radiating to the back or right shoulder blade

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to a blocked bile duct. Other symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, and a positive Murphy’s sign.