Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)

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Cholecystitis, cholangiogram	Cholecystitis, CT scan	Cholecystolithiasis	Digestive system
Digestive system organs	Gallbladder removal - series	Gallstones, cholangiogram

Cholecystitis - acute

The main symptom is abdominal pain -- particularly after a fatty meal -- that is located on the upper right side of the abdomen. Occasionally, nausea and vomiting or fever may occur.

A doctor's examination of the abdomen by touch (palpation) may reveal tenderness.

Tests that detect the presence of gallstones or inflammation include:

• Abdominal ultrasound
• Abdominal CT scan
• Abdominal x-ray
• Oral cholecystogram
• Gallbladder radionuclide scan
• A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count.

Review Date: 07/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.