An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Porcelain gallbladder results from chronic gallbladder inflammation. Two possible radiographic appearances include broad continuous calcification, or punctate mucosal calcifications. Gallstones are ...

A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test that produces images of a person’s liver and its blood vessels. A liver ultrasound can help diagnose various conditions that affect the liver, such as fatty ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...

The gallbladder is a small sac beneath your liver that stores bile and helps with digestion. Typically the gallbladder doesn’t cause too many problems or much concern. But if something slows or blocks ...