Cholangitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]

Overview

Charcot's triad, which includes abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever is a set of three common findings in cholangitis. Reynold's pentad, which includes Charcot's triad and two other symptoms, septic shock and mental confusion, are also common markers in a physical examination for cholangitis. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Physical Examination

Charcot's triad is the classical presentation of acute cholangitis. Only 50-70% of patients exhibit all three features. Fever, which is present in over 90% of patients, is most common. Abdominal pain and clinical jaundice occur in about 80% of patients.[1][2]

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  • Fever (with chills and rigor)
  • Septic shock
  • Elderly patients may present with hypotension

Skin

  • Jaundice

Abdomen

  • Right upper quadrant (RUQ) tenderness
    • Intermittent
    • Sharp, crampy, or dull
    • Radiation to back or below the right shoulder blade
  • Abdominal pain

Neuromuscular

  • Mental confusion

References

  1. "Ascending cholangitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  2. Liu, Chi-Leung. & Fan, Sheung-Tat. (2001), Surgical Treatment: Evidence-Based and Problem-Oriented., Munich, Germany: Zuckschwerdt Verlag


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