A group of students are reviewing information about gallbladder disease in children. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of the following?
A) Cholesterol gallstones are more frequently found in males.
B) Pigment stones are found primarily in the common bile duct.
C) Pancreatitis is a common complication of cholecystitis in children.
D) Cholecystitis is due to chemical irritation from obstructed bile flow.
A
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Cholesterol gallstones are seen more often in females than males and increased risk occurs with age and onset of puberty. Pigment stones are usually found in the common bile duct. Pancreatitis is a common complication in children with gallstone disease. Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder that is caused by chemical irritation due to the obstruction of bile flow from the gallbladder into the cystic ducts.
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