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Which term describes an enlarged thin-walled gallbladder with non-inflamed wall and the most common cause is cystic duct obstruction?
Which term describes an enlarged thin-walled gallbladder with non-inflamed wall and the most common cause is cystic duct obstruction?
- Emphysematous cholecystitis
- Calculous cholecystitis
- Chronic cholecystitis
- Acute acalculous cholecystitis (correct)
Which liver pathology is most commonly associated with the gallbladder pathology characterized by an enlarged thin-walled gallbladder with non-inflamed wall?
Which liver pathology is most commonly associated with the gallbladder pathology characterized by an enlarged thin-walled gallbladder with non-inflamed wall?
- Hepatoma (correct)
- Acute hepatitis
- Focal nodular hyperplasia
- Sludge
In a patient presenting with nausea, vomiting, RUQ pain, fever, and increased WBC count, an enlarged gallbladder filled with echogenic material that does not shadow most likely indicates:
In a patient presenting with nausea, vomiting, RUQ pain, fever, and increased WBC count, an enlarged gallbladder filled with echogenic material that does not shadow most likely indicates:
- Tumefactive sludge (correct)
- Empyema of the GB
- Gallstones
- Sludge
During gallbladder sonography, if you notice echogenic foci without distal acoustic shadowing, what change can improve the detectability of stone shadowing?
During gallbladder sonography, if you notice echogenic foci without distal acoustic shadowing, what change can improve the detectability of stone shadowing?
While scanning a patient with low-level echoes within the gallbladder consistent with sludge and no thickening of the gallbladder wall, what is the likely interpretation?
While scanning a patient with low-level echoes within the gallbladder consistent with sludge and no thickening of the gallbladder wall, what is the likely interpretation?
In a patient with sickle cell anemia showing gallstones and gallbladder wall thickening, what is the most likely underlying cause?
In a patient with sickle cell anemia showing gallstones and gallbladder wall thickening, what is the most likely underlying cause?
What is the sonographic appearance of Sludge balls in the gallbladder?
What is the sonographic appearance of Sludge balls in the gallbladder?
Which condition can Sludge balls mimic on ultrasound imaging?
Which condition can Sludge balls mimic on ultrasound imaging?
What is 'Milk of calcium bile' also known as?
What is 'Milk of calcium bile' also known as?
Which of the following can cause Hemobilia?
Which of the following can cause Hemobilia?
What can differentiate new blood from old blood in terms of echogenicity on ultrasound?
What can differentiate new blood from old blood in terms of echogenicity on ultrasound?
In the context of cholecystitis, what does a wall thickness smaller than 3mm indicate?
In the context of cholecystitis, what does a wall thickness smaller than 3mm indicate?
What is the term for echogenic bile created by stasis of bile?
What is the term for echogenic bile created by stasis of bile?
What is the ultrasound appearance of sludge in the gallbladder?
What is the ultrasound appearance of sludge in the gallbladder?
What is a HIDA scan primarily used to evaluate?
What is a HIDA scan primarily used to evaluate?
What is the medical term for IV feeding?
What is the medical term for IV feeding?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of sludge in the gallbladder?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of sludge in the gallbladder?
What does hepatization of the gallbladder refer to?
What does hepatization of the gallbladder refer to?
