Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER; generally caused by impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, or other diseases.
Presence of pus in the GALLBLADDER.
Synonyms: Inflammation, Gallbladder, Gallbladder Empyema, Empyema, Gall Bladder, Empyema, Gallbladder, Gall Bladder Empyema, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Inflammation
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note specifics; entry term EMPYEMA, GALLBLADDER: restrict to gallbladder; "biliary empyema": unless of gallbladder, index under EMPYEMA (IM) + BILIARY TRACT DISEASES (IM) or specific biliary precoord
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D002764
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