Diagnosing Acute Cholecystitis and the Role of Ultrasound Friday, November 7, 2014 - Thursday, November 30, 2017    CME Provider: eRADIMAGING.com › Steve Ciraulo 166 West Main Street Somerville, New Jersey (NJ) 08876 United States   Phone: (908) 253-9001 Fax: (908) 253-9002   Visit the CME Provider Webpage ›   Description: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common disease usually caused by gallstones. People with AC will often go to the emergency department to seek relief from severe upper abdominal pain and discomfort. While symptoms and laboratory results can indicate a hepatobiliary problem, medical imaging is necessary to confirm inflammation of the gallbladder. Ultrasound is the most commonly utilized modality for imaging the biliary system because it is highly sensitive for detecting stones and other biliary pathology. As with any ultrasound examination, it is crucial that the sonographer be fully competent. He or she must understand ultrasound physics, human anatomy, and the disease process of AC. This article will discuss the pathophysiology of each type of cholecystitis (acute calculous, gangrenous, emphysematous, acalculous, and chronic). It will also discuss the use of ultrasound and the role of the sonographer for diagnosing AC.   Visit the CME Course Webpage ›     Instructors: Christina K. Phelps, RDMS, RVT     CME Credit: Radiologic Technologists:  1 Hours Self Assessment Module (SAM):  No Specialty Audience: Practice Management    Radiology     RADLIST Course #11568