Cholecystectasia

Cholecystectasia: enlargement of the gallbladder

Cholecystectasia, also known as gallbladder enlargement, is a medical condition characterized by an increase in the size of the gallbladder. This expansion can be caused by various factors and may have different clinical manifestations.

The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. Its main function is to store bile, a fluid that helps break down fats in food. Typically, the gallbladder is shaped like a pear-shaped sac that can hold about 50 milliliters of bile.

Cholecystectasia can be due to several reasons. One of them is bile duct obstruction, which can occur due to the presence of stones in the gall bladder or bile ducts. Stones can cause narrowing or blockage of the ducts, resulting in bile retention and dilation of the bladder. Another reason may be insufficient contraction of the walls of the gallbladder, which leads to its gradual expansion.

Cholecystectasia may be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during examinations for other diseases. However, some patients may experience symptoms related to the expansion of the bladder. This may include pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and discomfort after eating, especially fatty and spicy foods.

To diagnose cholecystectasia, various examination methods are usually used, including ultrasound examination of the gallbladder and biliary tract. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRCH) can also be used to obtain more detailed information about the condition of the bladder and ducts.

Treatment for cholecystectasis depends on its cause and symptoms. In the case of asymptomatic cholecystectasis, active treatment is usually not required, and patients are advised to regularly monitor and monitor the condition of the bladder. If a patient has symptoms or complications associated with an enlarged gallbladder, surgery may be required to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy).

Overall, cholecystectasia is a relatively rare condition and its prognosis is usually good. Cholecystectasia: enlargement of the gallbladder

Cholecystectasia is a medical condition in which the gallbladder becomes enlarged. The term "cholecystectasia" comes from a combination of the words "cholecyst-" (relating to the gallbladder in Latin) and "ektasis" (a Greek word meaning "dilation").

The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. It plays an important role in the digestive process by collecting and temporarily storing bile, which is produced by the liver and is necessary for breaking down fats in food. Typically, the gallbladder is shaped like a pear-shaped sac and can hold about 50 milliliters of bile.

Cholecystectasia can occur for a number of reasons. One of the most common is bile duct obstruction, caused by gallstones or narrowing of the ducts. Gallstones can lead to blockage of the ducts, which leads to the retention of bile in the bladder and its subsequent expansion. Another cause of cholecystectasia may be a violation of the contraction of the walls of the gallbladder, which leads to its gradual expansion.

Cholecystectasis can appear without symptoms and be accidentally discovered during other medical tests, or be accompanied by various clinical manifestations. Some patients may experience pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and discomfort after eating, especially fatty and spicy foods.

Various examination methods are usually used to diagnose cholecystectasis. Ultrasound examination of the gallbladder and biliary tract is the most common method. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRCH) can also be used to obtain more detailed information about the condition of the bladder and ducts.

Treatment for cholecystectasis depends on its cause and symptoms. If cholecystectasis does not cause symptoms and does not pose a threat to health, it may only require regular observation and monitoring of the bladder. In case of symptomatic cholecystectasia or complications, surgery may be required to remove the bile



Cholecystoectasias is a rare syndrome in which the gallbladder dilates and impairs its function. This complication occurs in people with diseases of the bile ducts, which lead to obstruction of the gallbladder, or due to other reasons. This can lead to serious health problems such as pancreatic inflammation, gallstones, liver cancer and other diseases.



Cholestasis, or cholesticectasias, is the general name for disorders of the outflow of bile through the common bile duct and common bile duct from the liver to the duodenum. This occurs due to a violation of the wall of the ducts (inflammatory process, tumor, stones, etc.), as well as structural changes in the tissue of the wall of the organ itself. Cardiovascular disorders, metabolic disorders, high temperature and inflammatory processes can affect the formation of cholestasis. Cholesticectasia often occurs as a complication of a disease - myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis and other diseases. Since bile stagnation may occur in the organ, fat-soluble components gradually accumulate, and cholesterol and bilirubin are released into the bile. This disease impedes the flow of bile and the oxidation of bilirubin.