Cholecystitis
Acute and chronic cholecystitis; empyema and mucocele of the gallbladder.
Cholecystitis ⭐
- Inflammation of the gallbladder - Almost always associated with gallstones - One of most common indications for abdominal surgery
- Classification: - Acute calculous - Acute acalculous - Chronic - Acute + chronic
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Cholecystitis ⭐
- Inflammation of the gallbladder - Almost always associated with gallstones - One of most common indications for abdominal surgery
- Classification: - Acute calculous - Acute acalculous - Chronic - Acute + chronic
Read this in Liver Histology & Physiology
What our notes say
- Acute and chronic cholecystitis; empyema and mucocele of the gallbladder. (Internal Medicine CAT 1 (MBIM 6112), 2019/2020: gastroenterology and hepatology,)
- Jaundice in acute cholecystitis can be classified under: (Junior Clerkship in Internal Medicine (MBIM4100) main exam, Paper One: 31 Januar)
- Differential diagnosis: acute alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic gastritis, perforated or bleeding peptic ulcer, acute cholecystitis, acute appendicitis, mesenteric ischaemia, bowel obstruction, and inferior myocardial infarction. (Internal Medicine (MBIM 4100) main exam, Paper One: 3 July 2019)
- Acute cholecystitis (persistent obstruction → inflammation) (Ovarian & Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Pathogenesis, Staging)
- Murphy's sign: "catch" in breath on RUQ palpation during deep inspiration — acute cholecystitis (*2). (Cranial Nerves, Eye Exam & Vital Signs: MBChB Clinical Revision)
- Gallstones — obstruct bile ducts → pain, jaundice, cholecystitis (CRUSH COURSE (PART 2) Clinical Chem Patho)