Physical examination of the abdomen demonstrates pain and sensitivity upon palpation of the right upper quadrant, specifically eliciting pain upon inspiration while palpating the gallbladder area (positive Murphy's sign), suggestive of gallbladder pathology.
Assessment of abdominal pain, particularly when suspecting gallbladder disease like cholecystitis.
"Patient presents with complaints of right upper quadrant pain. Abdominal examination reveals tenderness in the right upper quadrant with positive Murphy's sign."
Used to document a specific physical exam finding suggestive of gallbladder inflammation.
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