Comic-Based Liver and Gall Bladder Flashcard

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What is the preferred initial management for gall bladder ascariasis?

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Conservative management with anti-helminthic drugs

Front

Which of the following best describes the pathological process involved in adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder? Hyperplastic changes causing overgrowth of mucosa and thickening of the gallbladder wall, Inflammatory destruction of the gallbladder wall, Malignant transformation of gallbladder cells, Simple accumulation of cholesterol in the gallbladder

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Hyperplastic changes causing overgrowth of mucosa and thickening of the gallbladder wall

Front

Why might it be challenging to differentiate between adenomyomatosis and cholesterolosis on imaging?

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Both conditions can present with similar sonographic features

Front

Based on the image and the term "Adenomyomatosis," which organ is most likely being examined in this ultrasound? Options: Gallbladder, Kidney, Liver, Pancreas

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Gallbladder

Front

Which of the following are the two most common causes of biliary obstruction in the distal common bile duct (CBD)?
Gallstones and carcinoma in the head of the pancreas
Cholangitis and biliary atresia
Choledochal cyst and Mirizzi syndrome
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma

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Gallstones and carcinoma in the head of the pancreas

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Which laboratory findings are most likely to be elevated in a patient with biliary obstruction? Options: ALP, conjugated bilirubin, and GGT; AST, ALT, and amylase; Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets; Sodium, potassium, and chloride

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ALP, conjugated bilirubin, and GGT

Front

What happens to the intrahepatic ducts and gallbladder when there is an obstruction at the bifurcation (BIF) of the right and left hepatic ducts (RHD and LHD)?

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Intrahepatic ducts dilate; gallbladder contracts

Front

A patient is diagnosed with Mirizzi Syndrome. Which of the following findings would you expect to observe? Cholecystocholechochal fistula, Portal vein thrombosis, Hepatic artery aneurysm, Splenic infarction

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Cholecystocholechochal fistula

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Which laboratory findings are most likely to be elevated in a patient with cholangitis? Conjugated bilirubin, ALP, GGT, Amylase, Lipase, WBC; Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelets; Sodium, Potassium, Chloride; Glucose, Insulin, C-peptide

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Conjugated bilirubin, ALP, GGT, Amylase, Lipase, WBC

Front

A patient presents with air in the biliary tract but no symptoms. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumobilia, Cholelithiasis, Hepatic abscess, Acute pancreatitis

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Pneumobilia