Cholecystitis – Acute (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of acute cholecystitis? *
2. Which symptom is most typical in acute cholecystitis? *
3. What is Murphy’s sign? *
4. Which investigation is first-line for suspected acute cholecystitis? *
5. Which lab findings support the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis? *
6. What is the typical management of confirmed acute cholecystitis in hospital? *
7. Which complication can result from untreated cholecystitis? *
8. In which group is acalculous cholecystitis more common? *
9. Which condition may mimic cholecystitis due to similar RUQ pain? *
10. What dietary advice is usually given post-cholecystectomy? *
11. What finding on ultrasound is most specific for acute cholecystitis? *
12. What is Charcot’s triad used to identify? *
13. Which antibiotic regimen is often used initially for acute cholecystitis? *
14. Which pain feature helps differentiate cholecystitis from biliary colic? *
15. What is the most serious complication of untreated gangrenous cholecystitis? *
16. How soon is laparoscopic cholecystectomy ideally performed in acute cholecystitis? *
17. Which of the following would contraindicate laparoscopic cholecystectomy? *
18. What finding may indicate gallbladder empyema? *
19. What is the definitive treatment for recurrent gallstone cholecystitis? *
20. What is the purpose of ERCP in gallbladder disease? *