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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Cholelithiasis vs Cholecystitis, Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder Usually associated with stones in the cystic or common bile duct Pain Generalized RUQ of abdomen Lasts 12-18hrs Aggravated by movement & breathing, Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder Usually associated with stones in the cystic or common bile duct Complications Gangrene and perforation with peritonitis Chronic cholecystitis Empyema Fistula formation Gallstone ileus, Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder Usually associated with stones in the cystic or common bile duct Associated Symptoms Anorexia RUQ tenderness/guarding Chills Fever, Cholelithiasis Formation of calculi or gallstones within the gallbladder or biliary duct system Associated Symptoms Nausea Vomiting, Cholelithiasis Formation of calculi or gallstones within the gallbladder or biliary duct system Complications Cholecystitis Common bile duct obstruction (with possible jaundice and liver damage) Common duct obstruction with pancreatitis, Cholelithiasis Formation of calculi or gallstones within the gallbladder or biliary duct system Pain Localized to epigastrium RUQ pain Lasts 30min-5hrs, Cholelithiasis Formation of calculi or gallstones within the gallbladder or biliary duct system Pain Abrupt onset Severe, steady May radiate to back, right scapula, and shoulder, Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder Usually associated with stones in the cystic or common bile duct Associated Symptoms Nausea Vomiting, Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder Usually associated with stones in the cystic or common bile duct Pain Abrupt onset Severe, steady May radiate to back, right scapula, and shoulder