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RUQ Ultrasound

Aka: RUQ Ultrasound, Gallbladder Ultrasound

Efficacy in Cholelithiasis
1. Test Sensitivity for Gallstones: 95%
2. Test Specificity high
3. Can visualize Gallstones >= 2 mm
Evaluation of Cholecystitis
1. Findings suggestive of Cholecystitis
  1. Presence of Gallstones
  2. Thickened gallbladder wall
  3. Gallbladder distension
  4. Pericholecystic fluid
  5. Positive sonographic Murphy Sign
2. Interpretation: Above findings present
  1. Cholecystitis Positive Predictive Value (PPV) 90%
3. Interpretation: Above findings absent
  1. Cholecystitis unlikely

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