Cholesterosis is -

• It is an acquired histologic abnormality of the gallbladder epithelium that results in an excessive accumulation of lipid (cholesterols esters and triglyceride)Q within epithelial macrophage of the GB wall. • Cholesterol stones are found in half of the cases. Pathology • Gross Appearance: The mucosa has pale, yellow streaks running longitudinally giving rise to the term strawberry gallbladder (although the mucosa is usually bile stained rather than red). • Diffuse form (“strawberry gallbladder”): GB mucosa is brick red and speckled with bright yellow flecks of lipid. • Localized form: Solitary or multiple “cholesterol polyps” studding the gallbladder wall. Treatment • Cholecystectomy is indicated in symptomatic cholesterolosis or when cholelithiasis is present.