Published April 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Nonvisualization of the gallbladder lumen on sonogram: a sign of acute viral hepatitis

  • 1. Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Six cases of nonvisulization of the gallbladder lumen in patients with acute viral hepatitis are presented. Follow-up ultrasonographic examinations done during the convalescent period in 2 patients showed normal gallbladders and this was correlated with improvement in enzyme levels. It is suggested that acute viral hepatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nonvisualization of the gallbladder lumen on sonogram.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Series
6 refs, 2 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 273-275
ISSN
0301-2867

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
41027508
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BILIARY TRACT; DIAGNOSIS; HEPATITIS; PATIENTS; ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES; DISEASES