Acute Cholecystitis (Gallstones)
Alternate Names : Cholecystitis - Acute, Gallstones - Acute Cholecyctitis
Definition Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain.
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• Cholelithiasis
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Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• CBC
• Gall Bladder Radionuclide Scan
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• WBC Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Gallbladder Removal
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