How is a hydropic gallbladder described?

In pathology, a hydropic gallbladder is characterized by the accumulation of fluid within its lumen, leading to an increase in size. This condition typically arises in the context of conditions such as acute cholecystitis or in cases of obstruction of the cystic duct. The fluid accumulation results in a distended appearance, distinguishing it from a normally sized or shrunken gallbladder. Thus, describing a hydropic gallbladder as enlarged accurately reflects the condition's pathology as it signifies the abnormal fluid retention and consequent enlargement.