Gallbladder disease in pregnancy.
Cholecystitis should be considered in the evaluation of any pregnant woman with abdominal complaints. Acute cholecystitis can mimic many other intra-abdominal problems, both obstetric and nonobstetric. Most patients respond to conservative management, with minimal increase in maternal or fetal morbidity and mortality. A few will not respond to therapy or will have severe complications requiring more aggressive management, including surgery.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis