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26th April 2024
A 58-year-old woman presents with a 48-hour history of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain that radiates to her back.
A 58-year-old woman presents with a 48-hour history of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain that radiates to her back. She has experienced nausea and one episode of vomiting. She mentions a low-grade fever since last night. Her medical history includes obesity and hyperlipidemia.
On examination, she has a temperature of 37.8°C and appears in discomfort. Murphy’s sign is positive. There are no jaundice or changes in stool colour observed.
Which is the most likely diagnosis?
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