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Gallbladder Infection and Inflammation

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What is the typical location of gas in emphysematous cholecystitis?

Only within the lumen of the gallbladder
Either within the lumen or the wall of the gallbladder (correct)
Only within the wall of the gallbladder
In the surrounding tissues of the gallbladder

What is the typical patient profile for emphysematous cholecystitis?

Pregnant woman with gestational diabetes
Middle-aged person with hypertension
Elderly diabetic (correct)
Young adult with no underlying medical conditions

What is the indication for a non-emergent cholecystectomy in porcelain gallbladder?

Acute cholecystitis
Presence of gallstones
Gallbladder carcinoma
Porcelain gallbladder (correct)

What is the primary treatment for emphysematous cholecystitis?

Emergent cholecystectomy or cholecystostomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of chronic cholecystitis?

Porcelain gallbladder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical cause of calculous cholecystitis?

Gallstone blocking the cystic duct (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common diagnostic modality for acute cholecystitis?

Ultrasound (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the complication of acute cholecystitis that is due to increased intraluminal pressure?

Gangrenous cholecystitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical treatment for gangrenous cholecystitis?

Emergent cholecystectomy or cholecystostomy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the complication of acute gallbladder perforation?

Generalized bile peritonitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis characterized by?

Gallbladder wall thickening >3 mm (C) Signup and view all the answers