Presentation
Right upper quadrant pain.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cholelithiasis
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Ultrasound on gallbladder demonstrates the typical appearance of a gallstone that is hyperechoic with posterior acoustic shadowing.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound is very effective in diagnosing cholelithiasis as it can visualize the gallbladder and bile ducts in real-time. It can detect the presence of gallstones and provide information regarding their size, number, and location, as well as any associated complications 1.
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