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Question 9: General Surgery MCQ%u2022 Which of the following is the most appropriate initial investigation for suspected acute cholecystitis?%u2022 CT scan%u2022 ERCP%u2022 Abdominal X-ray%u2022 Ultrasound%u2022 MRI%u2022 Answer: Ultrasound%u2022 Explanation: Ultrasound is the most appropriate initial investigation for suspected acute cholecystitis. It can detect gallstones, gallbladder wall thickening, and pericholecystic fluid. It's readily available, noninvasive, and does not involve radiation exposure, making it the preferred first-line imaging modality for this condition.