Difference between cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis?

[SuperSaiyan3]

They both seem to be just the blockage of bile outflow... what is the difference?

Thanks guys!

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[coffeebythelake]

They both seem to be just the blockage of bile outflow... what is the difference?

Thanks guys!

Are you familiar with the anatomy of the gallbladder/liver/bile duct? Dilute bile is produced in the liver, released into the bile ducts down to the ampulla of Vader, and out to the duodenum. The ampulla is a sphincter that can be constricted or relaxed. When it is constricted, the bile can ascend into the gallbladder where it is stored and concentrated.

Cholelithiasis - presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, can cause considerable discomfort. However, liver function is not affected because bile from the liver can still flow to the ampulla.

Choledocholithiasis - presence of gallstones in the common bile duct with obstruction of the outflow tract. Liver damage occurs: e.g., Jaundice, fibrosis.

 

[SuperSaiyan3]

Are you familiar with the anatomy of the gallbladder/liver/bile duct? Dilute bile is produced in the liver, released into the bile ducts down to the ampulla of Vader, and out to the duodenum. The ampulla is a sphincter that can be constricted or relaxed. When it is constricted, the bile can ascend into the gallbladder where it is stored and concentrated.

Cholelithiasis - presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, can cause considerable discomfort. However, liver function is not affected because bile from the liver can still flow to the ampulla.

Choledocholithiasis - presence of gallstones in the common bile duct with obstruction of the outflow tract. Liver damage occurs: e.g., Jaundice, fibrosis.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh that makes sense now. Thanks for distinguishing them for me! You are a lifesaver. 👍

 

[ksmi117]

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