What is a diverticulum of the gallbladder?
Gallbladder diverticulum is an unusual congenital disease, which has the appearance of a hernia-like protrusion of the normal gallbladder wall. This disorder may not be diagnosed until surgically resected because it has no clinical significance unless there are associated diseases.
What is Adenomyomatosis of gallbladder?
Gallbladder (GB) adenomyomatosis (ADM) is a benign, acquired anomaly, characterized by hypertrophy of the mucosal epithelium that invaginates into the interstices of a thickened muscularis forming so-called Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses. There are three forms of ADM: segmental, fundal and more rarely, diffuse.
Are diverticulitis and gallbladder related?
This study confirms the previously reported association between diverticular disease of the colon and gallstones. It confirms that gallstones are more common in female patients with or without diverticular disease.
Can you take aspirin when you have diverticulitis?
CONCLUSIONS. Regular use of aspirin or NSAIDs is associated with an increased risk for diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. Patients at risk of diverticular complications should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of using these medications.
How is Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder treated?
The fundal type GA can be treated by partial laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The segmental and diffuse type should undergo a total laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Females over 60 years of age who present gallbladder stones and segmental type GA should undergo surgery (4,44 –46).
Can diverticulitis be mistaken for gallbladder problems?
Right-sided diverticulitis (RSD) may mimic several abdominal emergencies such as cholecystitis, appendicitis or epiploic appendagitis.
What medications should be avoided with diverticulitis?
Certain medications. Several drugs are associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis, including steroids, opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve).