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CASE 37

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History: A 93-year-old woman presents with right upper quadrant pain and sepsis.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the dominant imaging finding on figures A to C? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Acalculous cholecystitis

B. Gallbladder perforation

C. Gallbladder carcinoma

D. Echinococcal cyst

E. Emphysematous cholecystitis

2. Which of the following statements about acalculous cholecystitis is true?

A. It accounts for less than 1% of all cases of acute cholecystitis.

B. Apart from sepsis and shock, there are no physical signs.

C. Ultrasonography is the investigation of first choice.

D. Mortality is approximately 10%.

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