Grey-scale ultrasonography in the evaluation of carcinoma of the gall bladder.
Ultrasonography was used to evaluate 18 proven cases of carcinoma of the gall-bladder and a prospective diagnosis was correctly achieved in 88.8%. The ultrasonographic findings may be classified into primary and associated. The diagnostic role of ultrasonography is considered and a flow-chart of further investigations is suggested. The diagnostic limits for early detection are underlined.
D000368:Aged; D002780:Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014463:Ultrasonography