Dec 10, 2025 · Cholescintigraphy is unable to demonstrate many complications of cholecystitis, nor the alternative diagnoses which may be found with ultrasound. It is therefore reserved for the evaluation …

Nov 14, 2024 · Although acute cholecystitis is a common clinical problem, accurate sonographic diagnosis may be compromised by overreliance on the sonographic Murphy sign, but using more …

Aug 27, 2024 · In this article, we look at the use of ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis of cholecystitis. We also examine what people can expect if they are due to have this test.

An updated overview of ultrasound (US) for diagnosis of acute cholecystitis (AC) remains lacking. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic performance of US for AC.

To identify sonographic signs of cholecystitis that correlate with surgical outcomes. Three hundred and thirty-three consecutive patients who underwent cholecystectomy between 22/06/2014 and 1/3/2016 …

During an ultrasound for acute cholecystitis, clinicians assess gallbladder wall thickening, pericholecystic fluid, Murphy’s sign, and gallstones. These key sonographic signs help confirm the diagnosis and …

Feb 11, 2024 · On ultrasound, we will often see a big distended gallbladder, thickened wall, fluid around the gallbladder and pain when applying pressure with the ultrasound probe. This is called a positive …

In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of acute cholecystitis, including gangrenous and emphysematous cholecystitis!

Abdominal ultrasound: This is often the first test done to evaluate for cholecystitis. Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of the gallbladder and the bile ducts. It is used to identify signs of …

Jun 3, 2024 · Abdominal examination reveals RUQ tenderness with guarding and a positive Murphy’s sign. Considering her symptoms and examination, she warrants an evaluation for biliary pathology, …