Disorders of the Gallbladder Flashcards
1
Q
Choletlithaiasis
A
formation of gallstones
can obstruct a bile duct
2
Q
Components of gallstones
A
bile components including cholesterol bilirubin calcium salt of bilirubin calcium carbonate
3
Q
80% of gallstones are composed of
A
cholesterol
4
Q
Risks for gallstones
A
obesity
increased cholesterol intake
5
Q
Diffuse inflammation of the gallbladder
A
acute cholecystitis
6
Q
Cause of inflammation of gallbladder
A
obstruction of bile duct
concentrated bile
increase pressue in gallbladder
bacterial infection
