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What Causes Undetected Gallbladder In A HIDA Scan?
Had a HIDA scan and the gallbladder did not show up in the first hour. Waited about 40 minutes and then they rescanned and were able to see it. Because of this they did not check the ejection function of the gallbladder. Was this test worthless at this point. Having a lot of pain and not feeling like I was able to find out why.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
visualization of gallbladder rules out acute cholecystitis which is a surgical emergency.
but visualization of gall bladder after 100 min is suggestive of probable chronic cholecystitis. we have to rule out the other causes of abdominal pain also.
what are the characteristics of pain?
was ultrasound has been done?
if yes, what are the findings?
Any history of previous gall bladder stones?
before HIDA scan,how many hours did u fast for the scan?
but visualization of gall bladder after 100 min is suggestive of probable chronic cholecystitis. we have to rule out the other causes of abdominal pain also.
what are the characteristics of pain?
was ultrasound has been done?
if yes, what are the findings?
Any history of previous gall bladder stones?
before HIDA scan,how many hours did u fast for the scan?
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