17th July 2020

A 56-year-old woman presents to A&E with a 2-hour history of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain

A 56-year-old woman presents to A&E with a 2-hour history of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain. She also has a fever and feels nauseous. She has not noticed any yellowing of her eyes or skin. She tells you that she has had similar episodes to this in the past, but the pain has never lasted this long or been this severe. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.