Gallstone Disease - Key Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Cholestasis
A
Blockage to the flow of bile
2
Q
Cholelithiasis
A
Gallstones are present
3
Q
Choledocholithiasis
A
Gallstones in bile duct
4
Q
Bilary colic
A
Intermittent right upper quadrant pain caused by gallstones irritating bile ducts
5
Q
Cholecystitis
A
Inflammation of the gallbladder
6
Q
Cholangitis
A
Inflammation of the bile ducts
7
Q
Gallbladder empyema
A
Pus in gallbladder
8
Q
Cholecystecomy
A
Surgical removal of gallbladder
9
Q
Cholecystotomy
A
Inserting a drain into gallbladder
