You are called to a 25-year-old man complaining of RLQ pain. His other symptoms are nausea and vomiting, fever, and decreasing pain in the umbilicus area. You should suspect:
A) appendicitis.
B) pancreatitis.
C) cholecystitis.
D) peritonitis.
Answer: A
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