Acute cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute cholecystitis
A
Gallstones leading to inflammation of NECK OF gallbladder i.e. cystic duct, as the stones have moved
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Fever
NV post prandial
RUQ pain radiating to pain
Mild jaundice in extreme
3
Q
Timeframe for pain
A
Pain is more than 5 hours long
4
Q
Signs
A
Guarding
Rebound
