Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis

Gallbladder volvulus Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis
CDC on Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis
Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis in the news
Blogs on Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Gallbladder volvulus
Risk calculators and risk factors for Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases

• Careful evaluation is important to rule out other causes of jaundice that argue against the diagnosis.
  • Absence of toxemia
  • Poor response to antibiotic therapy
  • Ultrasound or other imaging studies help in differentiating gallbladder volvulus from other causes.