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Cholesterolosis of Gallbladder

消化内科

Common symptoms

腹部压痛、钝痛、肝功能异常、胆囊结石、胆囊壁纤维化、胆囊体积缩小、胆囊的超敏反应、消化不良

The pathology of disease

Cholesterolosis of gallbladder is deposition of cholesterol-laden macrophages in gallbladder wall, producing a strawberry-like mucosal appearance, often associated with gallstones/cholesterol polyps. Treatment: observation if asymptomatic; low-fat diet; laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic biliary colic or large/suspect polyps; monitor for polyp growth/malignancy; follow-up ultrasound.

Common Symptoms

Asymptomatic; RUQ discomfort; by cholesterol deposition

Causes and Pathogenesis

Cholesterol supersaturation causes macrophage deposition in gallbladder wall.

Treatment

Observation; low-fat diet; cholecystectomy if symptomatic/polyps

Preventive Measures

Low-fat diet; weight control.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary-surgery/Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.