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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, pericholecystic fluid, and gallbladder dilatation or contraction.
Ultrasound
Abdominal Ultrasound is the most effective initial modality for the diagnosis of chronic cholecystitis.[1]
- The 2 major diagnostic criteria are:
- cholelithiasis
- Sonographic Murphy's sign.
- Other findings may include:
- Gallbladder wall thickening
- Pericholecystic fluid
- Gallbladder dilatation or contraction.
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.