Contrast Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) has the ability to detect small variations in tissue density. Meglumine diatrizoate was given i.v. to 4 patients with clinical acute cholecystitis as part of the CT scanning procedure. The enhancement of the thick gallbladder wall, together with an enlarged gallbladder and the presence of stones, confirmed the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis. After contrast medium administration, CT apparently has a distinct place in the assessment of acute inflammation of the gallbladder.