What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
To store and concentrate bile produced by the liver.
True or False: The gallbladder is located anterior to the liver.
False: The gallbladder is located inferior to the liver.
Fill in the blank: The gallbladder releases bile into the ________.
duodenum
What is colelitíase?
The formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.
Which type of gallstones is most common?
Cholesterol stones.
What are the risk factors for developing gallstones?
Obesity, pregnancy, rapid weight loss, and certain diets.
True or False: Coledocolitíase refers to the presence of gallstones in the cystic duct.
False: Coledocolitíase refers to gallstones in the common bile duct.
What is the primary symptom of gallbladder disease?
Biliary colic or pain in the right upper quadrant.
What imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose gallstones?
Ultrasound.
What is the medical term for inflammation of the gallbladder?
Cholecystitis.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a potential complication of cholecystitis? A) Pancreatitis B) Appendicitis C) Diverticulitis
A) Pancreatitis
What is the typical treatment for symptomatic gallstones?
Cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder).
Fill in the blank: The common bile duct is formed by the union of the ________ and ________ ducts.
cystic; hepatic
What is the main complication of coledocolitíase?
Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct).
True or False: Gallstones can be asymptomatic.
True.
What condition is characterized by a ‘Murphy’s sign’?
Acute cholecystitis.
What is the classic triad of symptoms for cholangitis?
Fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant pain.
What is the role of bile in digestion?
To emulsify fats and aid in their absorption.
Fill in the blank: Gallstones can lead to ________ if they obstruct the bile duct.
jaundice
What laboratory test is often elevated in cases of biliary obstruction?
Alkaline phosphatase.
What is the difference between acute and chronic cholecystitis?
Acute cholecystitis is sudden and severe, while chronic is long-standing and recurrent.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of gallstone? A) Pigment stones B) Cholesterol stones C) Protein stones
C) Protein stones
What is the significance of the ‘gallbladder wall’ thickness in ultrasound?
Increased thickness can indicate cholecystitis.
True or False: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can be used to remove stones from the bile duct.
True.
