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(1) Biliary colic (RUQ or epigastric pain) that progressively worsens; (2) nausea, vomiting, anorexia; and (3) fever. Examination typically reveals RUQ tenderness; palpable RUQ mass found in 20% of pts. Murphy's sign is present when deep inspiration or cough during palpation of the RUQ produces increased pain or inspiratory arrest.

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Section 11. Gastroenterology