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Cholelithiasis |
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cholelithiasis /cho·le·li·thi·a·sis/ (ko?le-li-thi´ah-sis) the presence or formation of gallstones.
Cholelithiasis Also known as gallstones, these hard masses are formed in the gallbladder or passages, and can cause severe upper right abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder, as a result of blocked bile flow. Mentioned in: Cholecystectomy, Gallstones cholelithiasis (kōˈ·l n gallstones asymptomatically present in the gallbladder. The gallstones form when the relative concentration of bile components is altered. cholelithiasis the presence or formation of gallstones. Rare in animals, they are usually found in the gallbladder probably secondary to mild cholecystitis. Usually asymptomatic, but occasionally they may cause obstruction of bile ducts or lead to erosion and perforation of the gallbladder with peritonitis. Calcareous stones may form in the bile ducts of cattle with distomiasis. obstructive cholelithiasis blockage of the common bile duct by a gallstone; characterized clinically by severe jaundice, abdominal pain. |
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