Diffuse cholesterolosis in the gallbladder
Diagnosis probable
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The findings correspond to a diffuse cholesterolosis. ThisThe gross pathological appearance of the mucosa is known as strawberrythis process has been termed "strawberry gallbladder" 1-3. This is due to the deposit of triglycerides and cholesterol esters in the macrophages (foam cells) within the lamina propria.
-<p>The findings correspond to a diffuse cholesterolosis. This appearance of the mucosa is known as strawberry gallbladder<sup>1-3</sup>. This is due to the deposit of triglycerides and cholesterol esters in the macrophages (foam cells) within the lamina propria.</p>- +<p>The findings correspond to a diffuse cholesterolosis. The gross pathological appearance of this process has been termed "strawberry gallbladder" <sup>1-3</sup>. This is due to the deposit of triglycerides and cholesterol esters in the macrophages (foam cells) within the lamina propria.</p>
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The gallbladder is of normal size, the wall is thickened by 4.8to 5 mm at the expense of its mucosa, whichand is mildly irregular and villous in appearance with some small polyps.
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