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USIDMS GB

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how should the GB appear on ultrasound?   anechoic with thin walls  
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what does the GB neck merge with to begin the biliary ductal system?   cystic duct  
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what are the folds of the cystic duct called?   Spiral Vales of Heister  
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what is the function of the spiral valves of heister?   helps keep GB from collapsing, helps control flow of bile  
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what is the CBD formed by?   CHD and cystic duct  
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how does the CBD travel to the pancreas?   inferior and posterior to lateral side  
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what is the function of the GB?   concentration of bile, delivery of bile to duodenum, storage of bile  
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when fats and amino acids are ingested the duodenal mucosa releases what?   cholecystokinin (CCK)  
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what is the most common GB variation?   Phrygian Cap  
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what is the function of the biliary system?   transport bile from liver to GB, transport bile from GB to duodenum  
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what is a Packed Bag or WES sign?   when GB is completely packed with stones so its hard to visualize  
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GB wall thickness should not exceed what?   3mm  
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when looking at GB wall thickness what may cause a false positive?   ascites  
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what is the most common cause of cholecystitis?   stone impaction in cystic duct  
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what else is Courvoisier's Sign known as?   hydrops  
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what is emphysematous cholecystitis?   Gas that is produced within GB wall (produced from infection)  
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what is biliary atresia?   incomplete formation of ductal system (no cystic duct, CHD, CBD)  
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what is the most common obstructive biliary disease in infants and children?   biliary atresia  
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What is the most common cause of obstructive jaundice?   Choledochalithiasis  
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what LFT will be elevated with choledocholithiasis?   ALP  
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