Gallbladder Disease Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to gallbladder disease, including definitions and symptoms.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones.

Cholelithiasis

The presence of stones in the gallbladder.

Boas Sign

Referred pain in the right shoulder due to gallbladder disease.

Gallstones

Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder.

Acalculous cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder without the presence of gallstones.

Diagnostic Studies

Tests used to confirm cholecystitis include abdominal ultrasound and ERCP.

Symptoms of cholecystitis

Include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and intolerance to fatty foods.

Gallbladder perforation

A complication of cholecystitis where the gallbladder bursts, leading to peritonitis.

Risk factors for gallbladder disease

Include obesity, high-calorie diet, sudden weight loss, and medications.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder.