bile duct conditions Flashcards
1
Q
cholelithiasis
A
stones in gallbaldder
can be asymptomatic
colicky pain in RUQ worse with fatty foods
Dx= RUQ US
Tx= cholecystectomy
2
Q
cholecystitis
A
stones in cystic duct
content pain
positive Murphys sign
fever and raised leucocytes
Dx= RUQ pain
Tx=cholecystectomy
3
Q
choledocolithiasis
A
common bile duct stone
dilation in L + R hepatic ducts and bile backs up
Dx= ERCP
Tx= ERCP
4
Q
cholangitis
A
inflammation of bile duct system due to infection
charcots triad
RUQ pain, fever, jaundice
Dx= RUQ US
Tx= ERCP
5
Q
PBC
A
middle aged worm
AMA antibodies
IgM
ureodyxchilic acid
6
Q
PSC
A
older women
associated with UC and other autoimmune conditions
associated with cholangiocarcinoma
