| TABLE 4.
Comparison of biliary colic to acute cholecystitis |
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| Biliary colic | Acute cholecystitis | |
| Pain Duration Vomiting Onset Jaundice Tenderness Fever Leukocytosis Resolution |
Constant Hours Yes Rapid No RUQ No Minimal Spontaneous |
Constant Hours to days Yes Variable Later (20%) RUQ Yes Marked Spontaneous (<66%) |