IMAGING Plain radiographs

IMAGING Plain radiographs

A plain radiograph of the gallbladder will show radio-opaque stones in 10% ( Figure 71.4 ). It may also show calcification of the gallbladder – the rare ‘porcelain’ gallbladder ( Figure 71.5 ). Paolo Mascagni , 1752–1815,

Figure 71.5 Porcelain gallbladder.

atous cholecystitis) ( Figure 71.6 ). Gas in the biliary tree may also be seen after endoscopic sphincterotomy or following a surgical anastomosis.