Gallbladder

What procedure is commonly performed for chronic cholecystitis with cholelithiasis?

Cholecystectomy.

What is the normal appearance of the gallbladder serosa?

Smooth and glistening.

What indicates porcine gallbladder?

Extensive calcification of the gallbladder wall, making it shiny, hard, and white.

What is cholesterolosis in the gallbladder?

A condition characterized by speckled yellow mucosa due to aggregates of foamy histiocytes.

What is the appearance of the mucosa in acute acalculous cholecystitis?

Ulcerated, friable, flattened, and white with a very thin and fragile wall.

How does carcinoma of the gallbladder typically present?

As a solid white mass infiltrating the wall or as an exophytic, soft, fronded intraluminal tumor.

What type of gallstones are hard and crystalline?

Cholesterol calculi.

What are pigment calculi described as?

Black, soft, and crumbly.

What is the significance of a porcelain gallbladder?

It is associated with an increased risk of carcinoma.

How should lymph node presence be documented during gallbladder processing?

Must be documented if present near the cystic duct.

What is a mucocele in the context of the gallbladder?

A condition that can be mistaken for mucinous carcinoma.