Porcelain Gallbladder

Question 1

what is porcelain gallbladder

Answer 1

Rare occurrence that is defined as calcium incrustation of the gallbladder wall.

Question 2

effected population

Answer 2

Found predominately in females

•Patients over 60

Question 3

what is this condition associated with

Answer 3

•Associated with gallstones; maybe a form of chronic cholecystitis and inflammation

Question 4

Symptoms of porcelain gallbladder

Answer 4

• Generally asymptomatic

* Increased risk of gallbladder carcinoma

Question 5

Sonographic appearance

Answer 5

“•Bright, echogenic echo seen in the region of the gallbladder
•Posterior shadowing
•May not be completely calcified; appearance will vary with the amount of calcification present”

Question 6

DD

Answer 6

•Gallstones with emphysematous cholecytitis

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