OB/GYN Student Study Guide

Gallstones are readily visualized via ultrasound, but alone do not confirm the diagnosis of cholecystitis. Thickening of the gallbladder wall (greater than 4-5mm) or fluid surrounding the gallbladder are very suggestive of acute cholecystitis. It should be noted that thickening of the gallbladder wall is not pathognomatic for cholecystitis, as ... ................
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