Gallstones Flashcards
1
Q
What word refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder?
A
Cholelithiasis
2
Q
What word refers to the presence of migrated gallstones within the bile duct?
A
Choledocholithiasis
3
Q
What’s the most common type of gallstone?
A
Cholesterol
4
Q
Name the types of gallstone
A
Cholesterol, bile pigment stones (made of bilirubin and calcium), or mixed
5
Q
What are the risk factors for developing gallstones?
A
Oral contraception Pregnancy Family history Obesity Diabetes Liver disease Rapid weight loss Increasing age
6
Q
Describe the pattern of biliary colic
A
Often occur after a fatty meal, almost aways at night
7
Q
What conditions is Murphy’s sign positive in?
A
Cholecystitis
8
Q
Describe the clinical features of gallstones
A
Most are asymptomatic
When gallstone obstructs bile duct can get biliary colic
