Pathology of the biliary tract and pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
What is cholelithiasis?
A
Inflammation of Gallbladder
Gall stones
2
Q
What is the operation for gall stones?
A
Cholecystectomies
3
Q
What does normal bile consist of?
A
Micelles of cholesterol
phospholipidbile salts
bilirubin
4
Q
Where is bile stored and concentrated?
A
Gall bladder
5
Q
Name four risk factors for gall stones:
A
Female
Obesity
Diabetes
Genetic
6
Q
What is excess bilirubin (pigment stones) due to?
A
Haemolysis
i.e. haemolytic anaemias
7
Q
What is acute cholecystitis?
A
Gallstones obstructing outflow of bile
becomes infected
8
Q
Which type of cholecystitis is associated with gallstones?
A
Chronic cholecystitis
9
Q
What type of carcinoma is associated with the gallbladder?
A
Adenocarcinoma
10
Q
What type of carcinoma affects the bile ducts?
A
Cholangiocarcinoma
