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Diseases of the Gallbladder

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What is the primary constituent of 'Pure' cholesterol gallstones?

Cholesterol (correct)

Bile salts

Calcium carbonate

Bilirubin

What is the main factor leading to the formation of pigment stones?

Excess bilirubin (correct)

Excess bile salts

Excess cholesterol

Abnormal composition of bile

What characteristic is commonly seen in 'Pigmented' stones?

Radiolucent (correct)

Associated with obesity

Pale yellow granular outer surface

Solitary and large

What is the primary cause of 'Combined' gallstones?

Infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do gallstones form when there is an imbalance in bile constituents?

Precipitation of constituents (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal composition of gall bladder bile?

97% water, 0.7% bile salts, 0.2% bilirubin, 0.51% fats, others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common etiology (pathogenesis) of inflammation in the gall bladder?

Chemical irritation by concentrated bile (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of empyema of the gall bladder?

Gangrene of gall bladder (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic microscopic finding in the gall bladder wall during cholecystitis?

Infiltration by acute inflammatory cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

When does empyema of the gall bladder occur?

Empyema occurs in severe cases if cystic duct is obstructed (C) Signup and view all the answers