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.