Pathology of the Gall Bladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Question 1

pigment gall stones can be caused by _______

Answer 1

Chronic hemolytic syndromes
Biliary infection
Ileal disease

Question 2

what ethnicity usually get pigment gall stones

Answer 2

Asian

Question 3

what is Cholecystitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 4

what Acute Calculous Cholecystitis

Answer 4

gallbladder inflammation caused by

Question 5

describe the pathophysiology of Acute Calculous Cholecystitis

Answer 5

stone blocks cystic duct -> accumulation of toxic products in lumen ->disruption of protective mucous layer -> distention -> ischemia -> inflammation

Question 6

major risk factors for gallbladder carcinoma

Answer 6

• gallstones (70% have stones)

- chronic infection

Question 7

what is Choledocholithiasis?

Answer 7

Stones (choledocholiths) within the biliary tree

Question 8

what is the major cause of ascending cholangitis

Answer 8

Choledocholithiasis

Question 9

what is a Choledochal Cyst

Answer 9

Congenital dilatation of the common bile duct

Question 10

what is the most common neoplasm of the pancrease

Answer 10

Ductal adenocarcinoma

Question 11

what is the most common functional endocrine tumor of the pancreas?

Answer 11

insulinoma 42%,