Cholesterolosis is
Correct Answer: Diffuse deposition of cholesterol in mucosa of gallbladder
Description: Straw Berry Gallbladder(cholesterolosis) It is an acquired histologic abnormality of gallbladder epithelium that results in an excessive accumulation of lipid (cholesterol esters & triglyceride) within epithelial macrophage of GB wall Cholesterol stones are found in half of the cases Treatment - Cholecystectomy is indicated in symptomatic cholesterolosis or when cholelithiasis is present Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition. Pg no :, 1201
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