The complications of gallstones include all of the following except:
Adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater
Acute intrahepatic cholangitis
Acute pancreatitis
Gangrenous cholecystitis
Ans (a) Adenocarcinoma of ampulla of VaterThe complications of gallstones include gangrenous cholecystitis by pressure on the mucosa and blood vessels in an acutely inflamed gallbladder* Cholangitis by blocking the major biliary ducts and allowing bacteria to ascend into the liver* Obstructive jaundice by blocking the common duct* Acute pancreatitis by blocking the ampulla of Vater or a major pancreatic duct* Gallstone ileus.
Disorders of Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract