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Acute Cholecystitis Flashcards

1
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Aetiologies?

A

Gallstones
Infection
Malignancy

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Pathology?

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Bile duct inflammation in response to gallstones, infection or malignancy

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Signs and symptoms?

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Acute onset, RUQ pain radiating to right scapula, fever, vomiting, peritonism, mass
RUQ mass, jaundice, Murphy’s sign

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Investigations and findings?

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FBC - leucocytosis
USS - enlargement of gall bladder
LFTS - increased ALP

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Management?

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Analgesia, Acid/base fluid balance

Removal of gallstones, treat other causes, Cholecystectomy

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Complications?

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Recurrence
Infection
Perforation

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