Cholecystitis in pregnancy is inflammation due to obstruction of the cystic duct by gallstones or sludge.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Inflammation of liver due to alcohol
• D. Inflammation of gall bladder due to infection only

Answer: (A)

Cholecystitis in pregnancy occurs when the cystic duct is obstructed by gallstones or biliary sludge, leading to inflammation of the gallbladder. Pregnancy raises risk because androgens and progesterone slow gallbladder emptying and bile becomes more saturated with cholesterol, promoting stone or sludge formation. When the duct is blocked, bile accumulates, the gallbladder distends, perfusion can be compromised, and an inflammatory response ensues, often with bacterial involvement. This obstruction-driven mechanism is why the statement is true. The other options describe different hepatobiliary conditions or non-obstructive inflammation and don’t reflect the typical cause in pregnancy.