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A 50 y.o. woman for 1 year complained of attacks of right subcostal pain after fatty meal. Last week the attacks have repeated every day and become more painful. What diagnostic study would you recommend?

Answer options

  1. Ultrasound examination of the gallbladder
  2. Liver function tests
  3. Ultrasound study of the pancreas
  4. X-ray examination of the gastrointestinal tract
  5. Blood cell count
Correct answer

Ultrasound examination of the gallbladder

Explanation

A 50 y.o. woman for 1 year complained of attacks of right subcostal pain after fatty meal. Last week the attacks have repeated every day and become more painful. What diagnostic study would you recommend?The patient suspected to have cholecystitis so the gold standard is USG of the gallbladder.

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