The complications of gallstones include all of the following except:: (A) Adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater, (B) Acute intrahepatic cholangitis, (C) Acute pancreatitis, (D) Gangrenous cholecystitis
Answer is A. 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.