Published October 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Sonographic and cholecystographic diagnosis of cholesterolosis of the gallbladder

  • 1. Oulu Univ. (Finland). Dept. of Radiology

Description

Cholesterolosis is difficult to detect preoperatively. Ultrasonography can reveal it as polypoid densities usually without shadows. Cholecystography reveals cholesterolosis as contrast medium defects attached to the gallbladder wall. In our material of 27 patients with cholesterolosis (operatively verified cases) ultrasonography was superior to cholecystography in detecting cholesterolosis. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Die Cholesterolose ist praeoperativ schwierig zu erkennen. Der Ultraschall zeigt eine polypoide Verdichtung. Bei der Cholezystographie erkennt man einen Kontrastmitteldefekt an der Gallenblasenwand. Die Erkennung der Cholesterolose war bei 27 operativ gesicherten Faellen sonographisch besser als bei der Cholezystographie. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Roentgen Bl.
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
10
Series
CODEN: ROBLA.;Roentgen Bl.
Journal Page Range
357-358
ISSN
0300-8592