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often shows an immobile, enlarged
gallbladder.[13] Treatment involves immediate antibiotics
and cholecystectomy within 24–72 hours.[20]
Chronic cholecystitis[edit]
Chronic cholecystitis occurs after repeated episodes of
acute cholecystitis and is almost always due to
gallstones.[13] Chronic cholecystitis may be asymptomatic,
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or may lead to a number of complications such
as gangrene, perforation, or fistula formation.[13][14]
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare form of
chronic cholecystitis which mimics gallbladder cancer
although it is not cancerous.[21][22] It was first reported in
the medical literature in 1976 by McCoy and
colleagues.[21][23]
Mechanism[edit]
Blockage of the cystic duct by a gallstone causes a
buildup of bile in the gallbladder and increased pressure
within the gallbladder. Concentrated bile, pressure, and
sometimes bacterial infection irritate and damage the
gallbladder wall, causing inflammation and swelling of the
gallbladder.[1] Inflammation and swelling of the gallbladder
can reduce normal blood flow to areas of the gallbladder,
which can lead to cell death due to inadequate oxygen.[13]
Diagnosis[edit]
often shows an immobile, enlarged
gallbladder.[13] Treatment involves immediate antibiotics
and cholecystectomy within 24–72 hours.[20]
Chronic cholecystitis[edit]
Chronic cholecystitis occurs after repeated episodes of
acute cholecystitis and is almost always due to
gallstones.[13] Chronic cholecystitis may be asymptomatic,
• hello may present as a more severe case of acute cholecystitis,
or may lead to a number of complications such
as gangrene, perforation, or fistula formation.[13][14]
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare form of
chronic cholecystitis which mimics gallbladder cancer
although it is not cancerous.[21][22] It was first reported in
the medical literature in 1976 by McCoy and
colleagues.[21][23]
Mechanism[edit]
Blockage of the cystic duct by a gallstone causes a
buildup of bile in the gallbladder and increased pressure
within the gallbladder. Concentrated bile, pressure, and
sometimes bacterial infection irritate and damage the
gallbladder wall, causing inflammation and swelling of the
gallbladder.[1] Inflammation and swelling of the gallbladder
can reduce normal blood flow to areas of the gallbladder,
which can lead to cell death due to inadequate oxygen.[13]
Diagnosis[edit]
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