Cholesterolosis or a Strawberry Gallbladder

Has anyone been diagnosed with a strawberry gallbladder or cholesterolosis? I had my follow up with the surgeon that removed my GB 3 weeks ago.

I got a copy of the biopsy report and found out that I had chronic cholecystitis (chronic infection) and something called cholesterolosis. Cholesterolosis is an abnormal condition, found in about 5% of patients with chronic cholecystitis, in which deposits of cholesterol occur within large macrophages in the submucosa of the gallbladder. This produces a spotty appearance, sometimes referred to as a strawberry gallbladder (red with gold flecks). Cholesterolosis is often associated with gallstones and may be asymptomatic or accompanied by biliary colic. It is not dependent on your cholesterol levels, high cholesterol does not cause this condition.

My gallbladder was described as having gold fleck-like excrescences. (Excrescences are a projection or protuberance, especially an outgrowth from an organ or part of the body. They use a wart as example.)

I am glad it is all over and I feel vindicated. I have been telling them something was wrong for years (almost 23) and no one acted like they really believed me. For 20 years they called it IBS. Then 2+ years ago, after a HIDA scan, the doctors added Biliary dyskinesia to the list. They wouldnot remove the IBS diagnosis.

I have an appointment with the primary next week, the same one that had reservations about sending me to the surgeon.

Reta

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I forgot to add, they told me to eat a low fat diet after surgery. I went back to my normal food without any problems. 5 days ago I went on a lowfat diet to try and lose some weight and the low fat diet gave me diarrhea. Go figure.

Reta