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Acalculous cholecystitis

Case contributed by: Dr Hani Alsalam

Presentation:

Abdominal pain and jaundice

Patient Data:

Age: 80

Gender: Male

Race: Middle eastern

From the case: Acalculous cholecystitis

Modality: Ultrasound

Hepatobiliary ultrasound demonstrate marked thickening of the gallbladder wall ( 0.9 cm ), no gallstones were demonstrated. The CBD was not dilated. Pancreas and liver were unremarkable (not shown). Positive Murphy's sign during the examination.