CSW2 HPB disease Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 ducts join to form the common bile duct?
A
Common hepatic duct
Cystic duct
2
Q
What are Rf for gallstones?
A
obesity female OCP pregnancy rapid weight loss malabsorption
3
Q
What are the 2 main types of gallstones?
A
Cholesterol
Bile pigment
4
Q
How to gallstones arise?
A
Hypersaturation of bile
5
Q
Will you see a rise in bilirubin in biliary colic or cholecystitis?
A
There will not be a rise in bilirubin in either condition
6
Q
What is GS imaging for gallstones?
A
Abdominal ultrasound
