Gallstones and Gallbladder Anatomy
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What is the primary component of black pigment stones?

  • Vitamin C
  • Cholesterol
  • Calcium bilirubinate (correct)
  • Bile salts

    • Which of the following is a risk factor for the formation of cholesterol stones?

  • Crohn’s disease
  • Pregnancy (correct)
  • Vitamin C supplementation
  • Cirrhosis

    • What is the most common type of gallstone in industrialized countries?

  • Brown pigment stones
  • Mixed stones
  • Black pigment stones
  • Cholesterol stones (correct)

    • What is the relationship between aspirin and gallstone formation?

    <p>The text does not mention aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of gallstones are accounted for by brown pigment stones in industrialized countries?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of gallstones?

    <p>Asymptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the fundus of the gallbladder located?

    <p>At the tip of the right 9th costal cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

    <p>To store bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of black pigment stones?

    <p>Calcium bilirubinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease characterized by the presence of stones in the gallbladder?

    <p>Cholecystolithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of uncomplicated gallstone disease?

    <p>Acute cholecystitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for the formation of cholesterol stones?

    <p>Genetic or environmental predisposition to bile supersaturated with cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of a previously asymptomatic patient presenting with complications of gallstone disease without first experiencing biliary colic?

    <p>Rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical characteristic of the pain in biliary colic?

    <p>Constant intense dull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the pain of biliary colic typically radiated to?

    <p>Right shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of an episode of biliary colic?

    <p>At least 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome for a patient who develops symptoms of gallstone disease?

    <p>They are at increased risk for complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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