Gallbladder Pathology Flashcards
What are bile stones formed of?
Cholesterol
Bile pigments
Phospholipids
Are gallstones radiolucent?
Mostly
What is biliary colic?
Temporary obstruction of gallstone in cystic of common bile duct
Who is affected by biliary colic?
Fair
Fat
Forty
Female
What are the symptoms of biliary colic?
RUQ pain
- brought on by fatty foods
How is biliary colic managed?
Analgesia
Elective cholecystectomy
What is acute cholecystitis?
Impaction of a stone in the cystic duct
What are the symptoms of acute cholecystitis?
RUQ pain
Jaundice
Murphy’s sign
What is Murphy’s sign?
Press on RUQ
Ask patient to breath in
Gallbladder moves down and hits hand
Causes pain
What is the management of acute cholecystitis?
Cholecystectomy
What is ascending cholangitis?
Infection of biliary tree
What are the symptoms of ascending cholangitis?
Pain
Inflammatory features - fever
Jaundice
How is ascending cholangitis managed?
IV antibiotics
Fluids
Relieve obstruction
What is Charcot’s triad?
Pain
Inflammatory features
Jaundice
