Assessment of Gall Bladder Diseases Using Ultrasonography
Gall Bladder Diseases Using Ultrasonography
Abstract
Background: The aim is to assess diseases of gall bladder using USG. Subjects and Methods: Seventy- two adult patients age ranged 25-45 years diagnosed with gall bladder diseases of either gender underwent gallbladder examination was performed with a 3.5-5 MHz probe by scanning in subtotal position. Results: Age group 25-35 years had 32 and 35-45 years had 40 patients. Common pathologies were gall stone with sludge in 36 (50%), benign tumors in 10 patients, cholecystitis in 22, polyps in 6 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common clinical findings were fever in 56, nausea/vomiting in 68, pain in 72, jaundice in 38 and unusual stool or urine in 25 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasound is non-invasive and the least expensive imaging modality for the assessment of the gallbladder diseases.