Abdominal Cavity Flashcards

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Cholecysitis

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inflammation of gall bladder wall

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Cholecystitis manifestations

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N & V
abd pain that radiates to right scapula
- worsens after heavy greasy meal
jaundice - dark urine, clay stools, fatty stools
positive murphy’s sign - palpate under ribs, stop breathing due to pain

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Cirrhosis

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liver disease where cells become severely damaged and scar

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Cirrhosis manifestations

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fatigue and enlarged liver (early)

jaundice, peripheral edema, ascites (late)

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