Courvoisier Sign – Symptoms and Treatment
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COURVOISIER SIGN – SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT By Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas)
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Gallbladder enlargement owing to bile build-up is known as the Courvoisier sign or Courvoisier’s law. It’s common in these cases to be able to view or feel the gallbladder through the skin.
The gallbladder is responsible for the discharge of bile into the digestive tract. This makes it easier for your body to metabolize fats. If there is a disruption in the production of bile, this might cause your gallbladder to become enlarged as it fills with bile.
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