82. A patient with acute cholecystitis presents with severe right upper quadrant pain, fever, and nausea. What is the technical primary pathophysiological event?
A.
Pancreatic inflammation.
B.
Gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct, leading to inflammation of the gallbladder.
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C.
Gastric ulceration.
D.
Appendicitis.
📖 Additional Information
Pancreatic inflammation.
Gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct, leading to inflammation of the gallbladder.
