Gallstone simulated by gallbladder septation

Bova, JG

doi:10.2214/ajr.140.2.287

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“…9 Although better equipment and use of higher frequency probes have diminished the need to always demonstrate this criterion, occasionally the demonstration of gravitational dependence is still necessary to diagnose small calculi and distinguish them from a mural fold or polyp. 10 In our study ancillary positions were frequently required to elicit stone movement, being necessary in 21% (30 of 140 cases) of cases in which the stones were seen in all three positions. Erect and prone or postprone positioning showed movement in 18 cases (13%), and in 11 cases (8%) prone or postprone scanning was the only position that allowed documentation of stone movement.…”

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Value of prone positioning in the ultrasonographic diagnosis of gallstones: prospective study.

Hough

Glazebrook

Paulson

et al. 2000

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

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To determine prospectively the value of prone/postprone positioning in the sonographic detection of gallstones, 682 patients were scanned in the recumbent, erect, and prone or postprone positions. The gallbladder was evaluated for an intraluminal hyperechoic focus, shadowing, and gravitational dependence and was identified in 679 patients. Among these, 28% had cholelithiasis. In five cases, prone positioning alone revealed gallstones. In 11 of 140 cases, gravitational dependence was only seen with prone scanning. The gallbladder was seen more frequently when the patients were prone than erect. Prone or postprone scanning is a useful supplement to the gallbladder examination, allowing increased demonstration of gravitational dependence and increased stone detection.

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confidence: 58%