Which of the following conditions is least likely to cause pain in the right iliac fossa (RIF)? A) Meckel’s diverticulum B) Cholecystitis C) Acute appendicitis D) Ectopic pregnancy Which of the following conditions is least likely to cause pain in the right iliac fossa (RIF)? A) Meckel’s diverticulum B) Cholecystitis C) Acute appendicitis D) Ectopic pregnancy
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The question is asking to identify which condition among the given options is the least likely to cause pain in the right iliac fossa (RIF). This involves understanding the typical presentations of each medical condition listed.
Answer
B) Cholecystitis
The final answer is B) Cholecystitis
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The final answer is B) Cholecystitis
More Information
Cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder, typically causes pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, not the right iliac fossa.
Sources
- Right Iliac Fossa Pain other than Appendicitis: A Pictorial Review - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- [PDF] A1 Symposium on the Acute Abdomnen* - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Solved Which of the following is not a differential | Chegg.com - chegg.com
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