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Acute Cholecystitis (Nursing)

Mark W. Jones  1 , Gregory Santos  2 , Parth J. Patel  3 , Maria C. O'Rourke  4 , Cynthia Carroll  5
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Acute Cholecystitis (Nursing)

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the term of Cholecystitis it is referred to inflammation in the gallbladder and it is considered as a surgical condition. This condition can be associated with or without the presence of gallstones. It is also classified as acute or chronic. It is found both in men and women but may have a propensity for certain populations. It may also present with certain classic signs and symptoms. It may also be confused with other illnesses such as peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel disease, and cardiac disease. Chronic and acute pancreatitis can also mimic gallbladder disease.

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Disclosure: Mark Jones declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Gregory Santos declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Parth Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Maria O'Rourke declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Cynthia Carroll declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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