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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

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

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

  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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