Presentation
Vague upper abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hepatisation of the gall bladder
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The gallbladder is well distended and is completely filled with amorphous echogenic sludge. Additionally, multiple calculi are noted in the range of 2-4 mm. The gallbladder wall is of normal thickness. CBD is of normal caliber.
Case Discussion
Hepatisation of the gallbladder is observed on ultrasound when sludge fills up the distended gallbladder lumen. Since it is similar to the hepatic echotexture, it is known as hepatisation.
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