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Distended gallbladder appearing as a snail (Rorschach radiology)

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Epigastric pain

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Gallbladder is distended and filled with sludge and appears to be somewhat like a snail. Common bile duct has normal caliber and shows no filling defects within it.

Case Discussion

Appearance of the gallbladder as a snail. 

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