chapter 20, diseases of gallbladder

formation of stonelike masses called gallstones in gallbladder or bile duct

cholelithiasis/gallstones/billiary calculi
what are the 2 types of gallstones
- cholesterol
- pigmentary
describe cholesterol gallstones
- white or crystaline
- 75% of all gallstones
describe pigmentary gallstones
- made of calcium bilirubin
- black or brown
- associated w/cirrhosis
What are the risk factors for gallstones
- the 4 F's
- female
- forty
- fertile
- fat
- high calorie diet
- drugs like birth control
- drugs for hypercholesterolemia
what are the signs of gallstones
- asymptomatic
- abdominal pain
- jaundice
- Billiary colic
- nausea
- vomit
why does jaundice occur with gallstones

when common bile duct is obstructed
pain in URQ, intermittent or steady
caused by gallstones in cystic or common bile duct
nausea & vomiting
abdominal tenderness
fever
leukocytosis

billiary colic
what is the treatment for gallstones
- cholecystectomy
- bile acids to dissolve cholesterol

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chapter 20, diseases of gallbladder

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