Gallbladder Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what are types of gallbladder disorders
A
infection
inflammation
stones
tumors
2
Q
another word for inflammation of the gallbladder
A
cholecystitis
3
Q
another word for gallbladder stones
A
cholelithiasis
4
Q
what is cholelithiasis
A
gallbladder stones
5
Q
etiology
A
- abnormal bile composition
ex: increase in cholesterol and decrease in bile salts - Bile stasis
ex: fluid becomes stationary = precipitation
a. E.coli/Strep faecalis
b. genetics
6
Q
what do you need for a stone to form
A
a small particle to form a nuclei
usually inflammatory debris
7
Q
Types
A
Cholesterol 80% - bile and cholesterol
Pigment stones 20% - bilirubin and calcium salts
Mixed stones
8
Q
Manifestations
A
colicky pain when the migrate
nausea and vomiting
9
Q
Diagnosis
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often confused with MI Hx, Px US CT MRI
10
Q
Treatment
A
pain relief
Drugs: actigall - dissolve the stone
Surgery: retrograde endoscopy
Treat complications: cholecystitis, pancreatitis dt perforation of the duct
