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*Reactive epithelial changes
*Reactive epithelial changes
*Several PMNs
*Several PMNs
*Wall thickness > 3 mm (gross) - required for acute

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Cholecystitis & cholelithiasis

Microscopic description

A. The section shows gallbladder wall with a minimal superficial lymphocytic infiltrate. No Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses are identified. There is no cholesterolosis, no dysplasia and no metaplasia.

Final diagnosis

A. Gallbladder, cholecystectomy: i) minimal chronic cholecystitis ii) cholelithiasis

Acute vs chronic

  • Clinical hx

Chronic

  • 40s or less
  • RK sinuses
  • Papillary hyperplasia
  • Cholesterolosis

Acute

  • Gallstone in neck
  • Edema
  • Reactive epithelial changes
  • Several PMNs
  • Wall thickness > 3 mm (gross) - required for acute