Diagnostic finding
Cholecystitis
Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder, leading to gallbladder wall edema, pain, and potential infectious or ischemic complications.
Causes
Gallstone-related cystic duct obstruction
Biliary sludge
Tumors
Stricture
Critical illness (acalculous cholecystitis)
Infections.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Referencing diagnoses
Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.