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The reported sensitivity and specificity of [[computed axial tomography|CT scan]] findings are in the range of 90-95%. CT is more sensitive than ultrasonography in the depiction of pericholecystic inflammatory response and in localizing pericholecystic abscesses, pericholecystic gas, and [[calculus (medicine)|calculi]] outside the [[lumen]] of the gallbladder. | The reported sensitivity and specificity of [[computed axial tomography|CT scan]] findings are in the range of 90-95%. CT is more sensitive than ultrasonography in the depiction of pericholecystic inflammatory response and in localizing pericholecystic abscesses, pericholecystic gas, and [[calculus (medicine)|calculi]] outside the [[lumen]] of the gallbladder. | ||
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CT cannot see noncalcified gallbladder calculi, and cannot assess for a Murphy's sign. <ref name="Shea">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.</ref> <ref name="Fink">Fink-Bennett, D, Freitas, JE, Ripley, SD, Bree, RL. ''The sensitivity of hepatobiliary imaging and real time ultrasonography in the detection of acute cholecystitis''. Arch Surg 1985; 120:904.</ref> | |||
'''Patient #1: CT demonstrates findings that are consistent with acute cholecystitis (gallstone in GB neck, perichol fluid, GB wall thickening)''' | '''Patient #1: CT demonstrates findings that are consistent with acute cholecystitis (gallstone in GB neck, perichol fluid, GB wall thickening)''' | ||
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Overview
The reported sensitivity and specificity of CT scan findings are in the range of 90-95%. CT is more sensitive than ultrasonography in the depiction of pericholecystic inflammatory response and in localizing pericholecystic abscesses, pericholecystic gas, and calculi outside the lumen of the gallbladder.
CT Scan
CT cannot see noncalcified gallbladder calculi, and cannot assess for a Murphy's sign. [1] [2]
Patient #1: CT demonstrates findings that are consistent with acute cholecystitis (gallstone in GB neck, perichol fluid, GB wall thickening)
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Fink-Bennett, D, Freitas, JE, Ripley, SD, Bree, RL. The sensitivity of hepatobiliary imaging and real time ultrasonography in the detection of acute cholecystitis. Arch Surg 1985; 120:904.