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KEY FACTS Terminology Acute nongallstone-related necroinflammatory disease of gallbladder "Acute ischemic cholecystitis" You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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KEY FACTS Terminology Rare form of acute cholecystitis caused by secondary infection with gas-forming organisms You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Gallstones: Concretions within biliary system [gallbladder (GB) and biliary ducts] Cholesterol stones (75-80%) Pigment stones (20-25%) – "Black" stones in sterile GB; small; common in cirrhosis and hemolytic states – "Brown" stones in infected bile (e.g., recurrent…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Repeated bouts of cholangitis, intra- and extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation, and biliary calculi, typically in inhabitants of or immigrants from Southeast Asia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…
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