Causes of right upper quadrant abdominal pain: Difference between revisions
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*[[Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome]] | *[[Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome]] | ||
*[[Cholecystitis natural history, complications and prognosis| | *[[Cholecystitis natural history, complications and prognosis#Gallbladder perforation|Gallbladder perforation]] | ||
*[[Gallstone disease]] | *[[Gallstone disease]] | ||
*[[Pancreatitis|Gallstone pancreatitis]] | *[[Pancreatitis|Gallstone pancreatitis]] | ||
*[[Cholecystitis natural history, complications and prognosis|Gangrenous cholecystitis]] | *[[Cholecystitis natural history, complications and prognosis#Gangrenous cholecystitis|Gangrenous cholecystitis]] | ||
*[[Gastroenteritis]] | *[[Gastroenteritis]] | ||
*[[Glomerulonephritis]] | *[[Glomerulonephritis]] |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Acute right upper quadrant abdominal pain usually arises from liver and biliary tree. Gallstone diseases are the most common causes and thus an emphasis is first laid on the gallstone diseases while approaching the patient.
Causes of Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Life Threatening Causes
- Adrenal hemorrhage
- Gallbladder rupture
- Gangrenous cholecystitis
- Ischemic colitis
- Peptic ulcer perforation
- Pulmonary embolism
- Toxin induced hepatitis and pancreatitis
Common Causes
- Cholangitis
- Cholecystitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Hepatic abscess
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Pleuritis
- Pneumonia
- Renal colic[1]