Ultrasound Imaging of Gallbladder

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What is the primary role of ultrasound in a jaundiced patient?

To differentiate between obstructive and non-obstructive jaundice (correct)

To determine the exact cause of jaundice

To assess the severity of liver disease

To visualize the kidneys

What is a characteristic finding of a normal gallbladder on ultrasound?

It is always thick-walled

It is only visible on the right side of the abdomen

It is small when empty and much larger when full (correct)

It contains several stones

What is the best way to visualize the intrahepatic ducts on ultrasound?

On the left side of the abdomen (correct)

In the lower abdomen

In the mid-upper abdomen

On the right side of the abdomen

What is a common challenge in imaging the extrahepatic bile ducts on ultrasound?

They are difficult to see Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ultrasound in a patient with liver disease?

To assess the severity of liver disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for ultrasound in a patient with cholecystitis?

To evaluate the gallbladder and biliary tract Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic finding of gallstones on ultrasound?

A gallbladder containing several stones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ultrasound in a patient with renal insufficiency?

To visualize the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of localized thickening of the gallbladder walls?

Chronic cholecystitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical appearance of a gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis on ultrasound imaging?

A normal-sized gallbladder with thick walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mucosal folds and polyp on ultrasound imaging?

Movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of chronic cholecystitis?

Gallstones Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ultrasound appearance of a gallbladder with gallstones?

A gallbladder with echogenic foci Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of a small gallbladder with thick walls on ultrasound imaging?

Cardiac failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder?

Abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common ultrasound finding in a patient with liver disease?

A normal-sized gallbladder with normal walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical thickness range of the gallbladder wall that requires careful clinical correlation?

Between 3 mm and 5 mm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with an echo-free section in the gallbladder wall or a localized fluid collection?

Acute cholecystitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason to check for ascites, dilated portal veins, and splenomegaly in a patient with gallbladder wall thickening?

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by stones in the gallbladder?

Chronic cholecystitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason to check for pleural effusions, dilated inferior vena cava, and hepatic veins in a patient with gallbladder wall thickening?

Congestive cardiac failure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible cause of gallbladder wall thickening in a patient with kidney disease?

Chronic renal insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ultrasound imaging in evaluating gallbladder wall thickening?

Evaluating gallbladder wall thickness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is usually asymptomatic and may cause gallbladder wall thickening?

Hyperplastic cholecystosis Signup and view all the answers