Gallbladder images Flashcards by cheryl weyl

anatomy of gallbladder image

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GB & biliary sysem

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common bile duct image

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image hepatic lobules and sinusoids

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normal relational anatomy image

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GB anatomy image

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cross sectional- level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra

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sectional anatomy level of 3rd lumbar vertebra

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Sagittal section of the abdomen, 8 cm from the midline.

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Sagittal section of the abdomen, 7 cm from the midline.

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anatomic variants

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Sonographic Evaluation of the Biliary System

the main lobar fissure (MLF) is seen as an echogenic linear echo within the liver (L) connecting the right portal vein (PV) to the neck of the gallbladder (GB).

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Main Lobar Fissure

-string connecting to PV; GB is the balloon; connects to GB neck

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sag. GB

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Trv. GB

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distended GB image

Distended GB

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hydropic GB

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contracted GB

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Hydrops of GB

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common bile duct image

Transverse view of the common bile ducts. This view shows the portal triad with the portal vein posterior, the common duct anterior and lateral, and the hepatic artery anterior and medial.

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common bile duct image

Sagittal image. The hepatic artery (HA) is shown anterior to the common ducts (CD). The portal vein (PV) is anterior to the inferior vena cava (IVC). GB, Gallbladder.

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cystic duct image

Coronal decubitus view. The cystic duct seems to arise from the neck of the gallbladder (GB) (arrows). AO, aorta; IVC, inferior vena cava; PV, portal vein; L, liver.

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sludge patterns

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sludge patterns

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sludge patterns

how do we measure GB wall thickness?

The gallbladder should be measured on the transverse image at the anterior wall that is perpendicular to the transducer (see markings

how do we measure GB wall when we see focal areas of thickening?

The sagittal image of the gallbladder is often at an angle to the transducer and may be used to measure wall thickness when the sonographer can achieve a perpendicular angle.

thickened GB wall image

we see - thick GB wall w/ some focal thickening -calculous cholesystitis

acute cholecystitis ## Footnote seen in this image: hypoechoic area around GB wall=pericholecystic fluid distended GB lumen \> 4 cm GB wall thickening \> 3 mm

acute cholecystitis we see: GB packed w/ sludge & wall thickening

what does pericholecystic fluid look like on US?

hypoechoic area around GB we see acute cholecystitis w/ pericholecystic fluid collection around the GB

**acute cholecystitis image** we see stones cause posterior shadowing

**acute cholecystitis image**

acute cholecystitis ## Footnote * swollen edematous GB in middle aged man w/ cirrhosis & ascites* * -shrunken liver floating in ascites*

Emphysematous Cholecystitis w/ image What is Emphysematous Cholecystitis?

* Rare & fatal (15%) complication of acute cholecystitis affects mor men, 50% diabetic. gallstones may not be present(30-50%) * Associated w/ a gas-forming bacteria in the gallbladder wall and lumen with extension into the biliary ducts * This condition is a surgical emergency.

what does emphysematous cholecystitis look like?

looks like a curtain of gas w/in GB * if gas is intraluminal look for a prominent bright echo along the anterior wall w/ ringdown or comet-tail reverberation directly posterior to the echogenic structure (arrow)

Gangrenous Cholecystitis common appearance is:

diffuse med.-coarse echogenic debris filling the GB lumen **w/out** bile duct obstruction 3 characteristics: 1. no shadowing 2. not gravity dependant 3. no layering effect

GB and Biliary system

common bile duct

portal triad

Portal triad, portal vein, hepatic artery, common bile duct

Caroli's Disease

Caroli's disease

what is Acalculous Cholecystitis?

complication of acute cholechystitis w/out cholelithiasis ## Footnote *shown: Acute cholecystitis with thickening of the gallbladder wall secondary to edema and inflammation.*

what causes acalculous cholecystitis?

decreased blood flow through the cystic artery 2° to trauma, burns, postoperative patients, HIV, Extrinsic compression of the cystic duct by a mass or lymphadenopathy may also cause this condition. *acalculouscholecystitis w/ thickening of GB walls 2° to edema & inflammation*

cholelithiasis ## Footnote *shown: many tiny stones (higher frequency transducer would improve clarity of image)*

cholelithiasis ## Footnote * A single, large gallstone is lodged into the neck of the distended gallbladder. The sharply defined shadow is noted.* * (**single layer of gallstones)***

cholelithiasis ## Footnote *A single, large gallstone is demonstrated near the neck of the gallbladder. The thickening of the gallbladder wall is noted.*

cholelithiasis ## Footnote *Tiny gallstones are demonstrated within the sludge layered along the posterior margin of the gallbladder.*

**what pathology is present?**

cholelithiasis w/ sludge, GB wall thickening, & ascites

cholelithiasis *Several medium-sized stones (without a shadow) are seen along the posterior margin of the gallbladder. The patient should be rolled into a decubitus position to watch the movement of these stones*

Describe what we see: echogenic foci present in GB lumina, non shadowing

sludge and calcs (cholelithiasis)

cholelithiasis Multiple stones with posterior shadow wht we see: thick GB wall, sludge, cholelithiasis w/ shadowing \*\*always try to show shadowing\*\*

cholelithiasis shown: Solitary stone with posterior shadow.

cholelithiasis: floating stones ## Footnote *shown: Longitudinal and transverse scans of the gallbladder (GB) with a layer of stone “floating” (arrow) along the thick bile layer of sludge (Sl).*

Cholelithiasis: Wall Echo Shadow (WES)Sign indicates what?

that the gallbladder is a packed bag. The sharp posterior shadow is noted. * **This appearance is different from that of the porcelain gallbladder because the anterior wall is not as bright or echogenic.**

how is the WES sign different from the porcelain gallbladder?

because the anterior wall is not as bright or echogenic.

WES sign image

porcelin GB image

polyp image what is a polyp?

4mm adenomatous polyp image a type of neoplasm⇒small, well defined non mobile, soft tissue projections from the GB wall malignancy suspected if: wall thickening at point of attachment, or \> 1 cm

Porcelain GB - calcium hard crust on GB wall, more common in older females; incidental finding, and is associated w/ cholelithiasis ## Footnote **25% will develop CA of the GB** **differential includes a packed bag or WES sign**

porecelain GB bright wall from calcified calcium w./ shadowing

cholesterolosis do not move when pt changes position

cholesterolosis cholesterol polyps are small, ovoid wall projections seen to arise from the GB wall

adenomyomatosis ## Footnote *Multiple papillomas are demonstrated along the anterior wall of the gallbladder, causing a “ring down” of echoes to occur.*

adenomyomatosis

GB Carcinoma facts:

**GB carcinoma-rare w/ rapid profression- infiltrates the GB locally or diffusely and causes a thick & rigid wall.** **mortality rate = 100%** **Associated w/ cholelithiasis in 80% to 90% of patients** 2x as common as CA of bile ducts, common in women \>60 Arises in the body of the gallbladder or rarely in the cystic duct

choledochal cysts ## Footnote *Transverse and longitudinal scan of a young patient with a choledochal cyst (Ccy) in the right upper quadrant.*

choledochal cysts appear as true cysts in RUQ w/ or w/out communication w/ biliary system, the cystic structure may contain intrenal sludge, stones, or solid neoplasm

caroli's disease

dilated biliary ducts

dilated biliary duct long. imgage of common biliary duct dilated to 1 cm

levels of obstruction intrapancreatic & subpancreatic

levels of obstruction porta hepatic

Mirizzi Syndrome ## Footnote *images shows stone lodged in cystic duct*

Mirizzi Syndrome

other causes of obstruction *shown:*Inflammation of the pancreas may cause the common duct to dilate. This patient has acute pancreatitis (P) and dilation of the common duct (crossbars). A, Aorta; IVC, inferior vena cava

Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas with obstruction of the common bile duct (CBD) is demonstrated.other causes of obstruction

other causes of obstruction: Dilated intrahepatic ducts secondary to a mass in the area of the porta hepatis

Choledocholithiasis ## Footnote A, Transverse plane demonstrates gallstones (arrow). GB, gallbladder.

Ascariasis on US we may see an enlarged duct w/ a moving "tube" or parallel echogenic lines w/in the biliary duct

inrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma a large heterogeneous hypovascular solid hepatic mass may be seen w/ variable texture that ranges from hypoechoic to hyperechoic biliary duct dilation may be associated w/ these obstructive masses

intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma a large heterogeneous hypovascular solid hepatic mass may be seen w/ variable texture that ranges from hypoechoic to hyperechoic biliary duct dilation may be associated w/ these obstructive masses *intrahepatic*

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma facts: Includes jaundice, pruritus, and elevated cholestatic liver parameters. Tumor may extend outside of the ducts to involve the adjacent portal vein and arteries. Chronic obstruction leads to atrophy of the involved lobe. Majority of patients die within 1 year of diagnosis

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma facts: Includes jaundice, pruritus, & high cholestatic liver parameters. Tumor may extend outside ducts & involve adjacent portal vein and arteries. Chronic obstruction leads to atrophy of the involved lobe. Majority of patients die within 1 year of diagnosis

**distal cholangiocarcinoma** difficult to distinguish from hilar cholangiocarcinoma; progressive jaundice in majority of patients. **Sonographic findings** **\*\*Sclerosing tumor is nodular with focal irregular ductal constriction and wall thickening.\*\*** **Has a hypoechoic and hypovascular appearance with poorly defined margins**

distal cholangiocarcinoma difficult to distinguish from hilar cholangiocarcinoma; progressive jaundice in majority of patients. **Sonographic findings** * **Sclerosing tumor is nodular with focal irregular ductal constriction and wall thickening.** * **Has a hypoechoic and hypovascular appearance with poorly defined margins**

Metastases to the Biliary Tree ## Footnote **Most common tumor sites that can spread to the biliary system are from the breast, colon, or melanoma.**

“FAST” Scan Protocol spine is most posterior w/ aortaand IVC directly anterior celiac axis arises from the antreior wall of the aorta. LLL is anterior to the pancreas, which is directly anterior to the prevertebral vessels (aorta, IVC, CA, SV)

“FAST” Scan Protocol ## Footnote Right upper quadrant. Inferior vena cava (IVC).

FAST Scan protocol Right upper quadrant. Inflamed gallbladder

**Acute Cholecystitis versus Cholelithiasis** Sagittal (A) and transverse (B) images of the distended gallbladder with edema and wall thickening secondary to acute cholecystitis and sludge.

**Epigastric Pain: Pancreatitis** shown: Acute epigastric pain may be secondary to pancreatitis. This image also shows the enlarged pancreatic duct.

Gallbladder images Flashcards

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