Pediatric Gangrenous Cholecystitis

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Radiology Cases of Gangrenous Cholecystitis

US of gangrenous cholecystitis
Sagittal (left) and transverse (right) US of the gallbladder show the gallbladder to be filled with sludge and debris. The gallbladder wall is thickened and in one area was felt to be discontinuous. There were multiple gall stones present in the common bile duct (not pictured).