Hepatobiliary and gallium imaging findings in gallbladder perforation: A case report and review of the literature
Gallbladder perforation is an unusual condition with a high mortality rate. Early detection with prompt surgical intervention can increase the survival rate. Hepatobiliary imaging using Technetium-99m-labeled iminodiacetic acid has been used for the diagnosis of gallbladder perforation. However, the results vary and are somewhat confusing. The authors report a case of gallbladder perforation with hepatobiliary imaging and an unusual gallium image; review the literature; and propose a classification of three different imaging patterns: (1) visualization of the gallbladder with bile leakage, (2) nonvisualization of the gallbladder with a photopenic fluid collection, and (3) nonvisualization of the gallbladder with bile leakage. These patterns may provide pathophysiologic information for the surgeon. 27 references.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5766953
- Journal Information:
- Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 14:2; ISSN CNMED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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