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Cholecystitis, Acute  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.

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Entry terms

  • Acute Cholecystitis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BN287S3P-6

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