Cholelithiasis
Presentation
Chest and epigastric pain.
Patient Data
Age: 80
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cholelithiasis
Ultrasound
Several mobile calculi are shown in a thin-walled gallbladder, which was non-tender during the examination. There is no pericholecystic free fluid. The common bile duct measures no more than 7 mm in diameter. Pancreas and liver are normal in appearance.
Conclusion: Cholelithiasis.
Case Discussion
Cholelithiasis or gallstones is a very common cause of abdominal pain. Whenever cholelithiasis is seen in the acute, symptomatic setting the patient should also be examined for acute cholecystitis.