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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Chronic cholecystitis ultrasound

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Sonography is the most effective initial modality for the diagnosis of chronic cholecystitis. The 2 major diagnostic criteria are cholelithiasis and sonographic Murphy’s sign. Other findings may include gallbladder wall thickening, and gallbladder dilatation or contraction.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is the most effective initial modality for the diagnosis of chronic cholecystitis.[1]

USG abdomen for chronic cholecystitis; white arrow shows gallblader wall thickening and intraluminal enhancement shows gallstones. Courtesy:Adriaan C. van Breda Vriesman et al. and radiologyassistant.nl [2]
References

References

  1. ↑ Shea, JA, Berlin, JA, Escarce, JJ, et al. Revised estimates of diagnostic test sensitivity and specificity in suspected biliary tract disease. Arch Intern Med 1994; 154:2573.
  2. ↑ “The Radiology Assistant : Gallbladder – Wall Thickening”.

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