Rosary sign (gallbladder)
Last revised by Frank Gaillard on 27 Jul 2022
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Ranschaert E, Gaillard F, Morgan M, et al. Rosary sign (gallbladder). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12143
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24 Oct 2010,
Erik Ranschaert
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The rosary sign is a CT finding in adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder. It is formed by the enhanced proliferative mucosal epithelium, with the intramural diverticula surrounded by the unenhanced hypertrophied muscle coat of the gallbladder. The rosary sign is similar to the pearl necklace sign.
References
- 1. Boscak AR, Al-hawary M, Ramsburgh SR. Best cases from the AFIP: Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder. Radiographics. 26 (3): 941-6. doi:10.1148/rg.263055180 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Chao C, Hsiao HC, Wu CS et-al. Computed tomographic finding in adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder. J. Formos. Med. Assoc. 1992;91 (4): 467-9. Pubmed citation
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