Choledocholithiasis CT

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Contrast Computerized tomography CT is moderately sensitive to Choledocholithiasis with a sensitivity of 65-88%, while CT cholangiography with biliary excreted contrast agents are highly sensitive and specific with 88-96% and 88-98%, respectively.

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Contrast CT is moderately sensitive to Choledocholithiasis with a sensitivity of 65-88%, while CT cholangiography with biliary excreted contrast agents are highly sensitive and specific with 88-96% and 88-98%, respectively.

  • In contrast-enhanced CT, findings include target sign, rim sign, crescent sign, calcification, and biliary dilatation.[1]
CT scan showing multiple gallstones in gallbladder (yellow circle) Case courtesy of Dr David Cuete (picture courtesy: Radiopaedia)


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