Department of Surgery Jars
| Description | Acute Calcular Cholecystitis with Gangrene Caused by a Cholesterol Stone. |
| Author | Department of Surgery |
| Copyright | Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine |
Description
This is a jar that contains a gall bladder and a stone. The gall bladder is mildly enlarged. Its wall is partially opened, showing that it is not thickened and that its mucosal surface is dark in colour. The serosal surface is black, indicating gangrenous changes. The stone is creamy white measuring 4 X 2 cm with mamillated surface.
Diagnosis
Acute calcular cholecystitis with gangrene caused by a cholesterol stone.
Some possible questions
Q. Why is it a gall bladder?
Q. Why is it a cholesterol stone?
Q. What are the complications of acute cholecystitis?
Q. What are the clinical features of acute cholecystitis and how to diagnose it?
Q. What is the differential diagnosis of acute cholecystitis?
Q. What is its management?