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RUQ Abdominal Pain

EM Clerkship
EM Clerkship
Episode • Aug 13, 2017 • 9m
There are 5 key diagnoses classically associated with right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. Cholelithiasis and Biliary Colic Cholelithiasis = Gallstones in the gallbladder Frequently seen on CT scan or RUQ ultrasound Present in 15% of the population Biliary colic = Intermittent episodes of pain if stone passes Classically colicky/crampy/spasmy pain in RUQ Frequently radiates […]