Acute cholecystitis: CT findings.

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Journal Article (Review)

Some patients with acute cholecystitis may have symptoms suggestive of an abscess or other intra-abdominal inflammation and, therefore, may be referred for a CT of the abdomen. This report reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and CT findings of acute cholecystitis (gallstones, wall thickening, distention, pericholecystic fluid, and pericholecystic stranding). Pitfalls and complications of the diagnosis are discussed. Those scenarios where CT may prove superior to ultrasound or hepatobiliary scintigraphy are highlighted.

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Duke Authors

Paulson, Erik Karl

Cited Authors

Paulson, EK

Published Date

February 2000

Published In

Seminars in Ultrasound, Ct, and Mr

Volume / Issue

21 / 1

Start / End Page

56 - 63

PubMed ID

10688067

Pubmed Central ID

10688067

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0887-2171

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Conference Location

United States