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From the case: Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder

Modality: MRI

T2 fat sat

Cor T2 MRI of the upper abdomen

These images are part of an MRCP examination. One of the most striking findings is the typical "pearl necklace sign" of the gallbladder. A mild fluid effusion is seen around the pancreas, typical for acute pancreatitis.

Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder

contributed by Dr Erik Ranschaert on November 11, 2010

System: Gastrointestinal

Section: Classifications

Tags: gallbladder

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pancreatitis

Modality: MRI (T2 fat sat)

Cor T2 MRI of the upper abdomen

From the case:

Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder - “Acute pancreatitis with incidental findings of adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder.The pearl necklace sign alludes to the characteristical...”

Used in the following article:

Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder - “Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder is a hyperplastic cholesterolosis of the gallbladder wall. It is a relatively common and benign condition. Epide...”

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