Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)
Serum amylase is typically elevated in pancreatitis, not cholecystitis.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a kidney function marker and is not directly related to cholecystitis.
This statement is correct. Serum bilirubin is commonly elevated in cholecystitis due to bile duct obstruction or impaired bile flow. Elevated bilirubin levels can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in some cases.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation and can be elevated in various conditions, including cholecystitis. However, it is not specific to cholecystitis and may also be elevated in other inflammatory processes.
Choice A reason:
Serum amylase is typically elevated in pancreatitis, not cholecystitis.
Choice B reason:
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a kidney function marker and is not directly related to cholecystitis.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Serum bilirubin is commonly elevated in cholecystitis due to bile duct obstruction or impaired bile flow. Elevated bilirubin levels can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in some cases.
Choice D reason:
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation and can be elevated in various conditions, including cholecystitis. However, it is not specific to cholecystitis and may also be elevated in other inflammatory processes.