Acute & Chronic Cholecystitis

Question 1

what is cholecystitis

Answer 1

inflammation of gall bladder

Question 2

what disease is cholecystitis usually associated with

Answer 2

gall stones

Question 3

describe what causes acute cholecystitis

Answer 3

gall stones obstructing outflow of bile, causes intense adhesions in 2-3days

Question 4

what complications can arise from acute cholecystitis

Answer 4

empyema, rupture, peritonitis

Question 5

what white blood cells indicate acute inflammation in acute cholecystitis

Answer 5

neutrophils

Question 6

describe the onset of chronic cholecystitis

Answer 6

may occur insidiously or after recurrent acute cholecystitis

Question 7

describe the effect of chronic cholecystitis on the gall bladder wall

Answer 7

causes wall to thicken but not distend