Cholecystitis

ICD-10 Code K81

Cholecystitis

Definition

An acute or chronic inflammation involving the gallbladder wall. It may be associated with the presence of gallstones.

Also known as acute and chronic cholecystitis, gall bladder inflammation, inflammation of gall bladder — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Biliary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Gallbladder Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Gallbladder Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0