Gallbladder Pathology Pt. 1

The diameter of the gallbladder should not exceed:

• 8 cm

• 5 cm

• 7 mm

• 3 cm

Acute cholecystitis that leads to necrosis and abscess development within the gallbladder wall refers to:

• Emphysematous cholecystitis

• Gangrenous cholecystitis

• Chronic cholecystitis

• Gallbladder perforation

Answer explanation

WES sign denotes:

• The presence of a gallstone lodged in the cystic duct

• Multiple biliary stones and biliary dilatation

• A gallbladder filled with cholelithiasis

• The sonographic sign of a porcelain gallbladder

Answer explanation

The sequela of acute cholecystitis that is complicated by gas within the gallbladder wall is:

• Emphysematous cholecystitis

• Gangrenous cholecystitis

• Chronic cholecystitis

• Gallbladder perforation

Answer explanation

Focal tenderness over the gallbladder with ultrasound probe pressure describes:

• Murphy sign

• WES sign

• Halo sign

• Champagne sign

The sequela of acute cholecystitis that is found more often in diabetic patients is:

• Emphysematous cholecystitis

• Gangrenous cholecystitis

• Chronic cholecystitis

• Gallbladder perforation

Which of these are associated with chronic cholecystitis:

• Gallbladder diameter less than 2 cm

• Pericholecystic fluid

• Wall thickening

• Positive Murphy sign

Answer explanation

What hormone causes the gallbladder to contract?

• Estrogen

• Cholecystokinin

• Bilirubin

• Bile

The findings in this image is associated with:

• Chronic cholecystitis

• Gallstones

• Acute cholecystitis

• Hydropic gallbladder

Answer explanation

Milk of Calcium bile is associated with chronic cholecystitis.

What is the most common gallbladder disease?

• Sludge

• Calculi

• Mucocele

• Tumefactive sludge

Answer explanation