Case report: Torsion of the gall-bladder on ultrasound—Differentiation from acalculous cholecystitis

Acalculous cholecystitis is usually seen in critically-ill patients while torsion of the gall-bladder tends to arise de novo, pre-disposed to by an absent mesentery. There are ultrasonic features in common but the most useful distinguishing finding is the sign of the ‘floating gall-bladder’. A case...

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Published inClinical radiology Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 285 - 286
Main Authors Cameron, E.W., Beale, T.J., Pearson, R.H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.1993
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gallbladder - diagnostic imaging
Gallbladder Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Torsion Abnormality
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Acalculous cholecystitis is usually seen in critically-ill patients while torsion of the gall-bladder tends to arise de novo, pre-disposed to by an absent mesentery. There are ultrasonic features in common but the most useful distinguishing finding is the sign of the ‘floating gall-bladder’. A case is reported and the ultrasound literature reviewed.
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ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/S0009-9260(05)81142-0