Diseases of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tree.

Politano, Seth Anthony; Hamiduzzaman, Nida; Alhaqqan, Dalal · Prim Care · 2023

review · Level V

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Abstract

Diseases of the gallbladder include a spectrum of gallstone diseases (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and cholangitis), cysts, polyps, and malignancy. In this review, we present the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these various conditions. Importantly, we report when more urgent referral is indicated, as well as red flags that warrant further intervention and/or management.

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