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The presence of gallstones and a sonographic Murphy's sign are highly suspicious for acute cholecystitis. An abdominal x-ray (choice A) is not a good study to evaluate for gallstones. Most gallstones are composed of cholesterol and are radiolucent on abdominal x-rays. Only 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to appear radio opaque on x ... ................
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