Evaluation of gallbladder and biliary duct disease using microbubble contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Ultrasound examination of the gallbladder is accepted as the primary imaging modality in the assessment of gallbladder disease, with inherent superiority in comparison to other imaging modalities. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is established as a reliable tool in the detection and characterisation of...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2010-07, Vol.83 (991), p.615-627
Main Authors: MEACOCK, L. M, SELLARS, M. E, SIDHU, P. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bile Duct Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Biological and medical sciences
Contrast Media
Female
Gallbladder Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Microbubbles
Middle Aged
Pictorial Review
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Ultrasound examination of the gallbladder is accepted as the primary imaging modality in the assessment of gallbladder disease, with inherent superiority in comparison to other imaging modalities. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is established as a reliable tool in the detection and characterisation of focal liver lesions. It is less well recognised in gallbladder and biliary disease but can be a valuable complement to baseline ultrasound examination. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound provides the advantages of real-time, repeatable, multiplanar imaging without compromising patient safety or exposing patients to radiation. It can provide specific information as pathology often becomes more conspicuous following the administration of contrast, allowing detailed assessment of benign and malignant conditions arising in the gallbladder and biliary tree. This review illustrates the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of a variety of gallbladder and biliary duct diseases. The examination allows clearer delineation of the disease process and more confident diagnosis.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/60619911