Acute cholecystitis CT scan

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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

CT scan is usually used for the diagnosis of the complications of acute cholecystitis. These complications include emphysematous cholecystitis and gangrenous cholecystitis.

CT scan

• CT scan is usually used for the diagnosis of the complications of acute cholecystitis. These complications include:
  • Emphysematous cholecystitis
  • Gangrenous cholecystitis

Limitations of CT

• Limitations of CT scan include:
  • Helpful in obese patients
  • Helpful in patients with gaseous abdominal distention
  • Information about other intra-abdominal organs

CT Scan of acute cholecystitis; Red arrow shows gallstones, yellow arrow shows cystic duct obstruction, and blue arrow shows thickening of the gallbladder wall. Case courtesy of Radswiki, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 11161 Source:

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