Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Gall bladder diseases are common among all age groups. Gallbladder stones often may be found during a routine examination or medical procedure. The present study was conducted to assess gall bladder diseases using USG. Materials & Methods: 104 patients of gall bladder diseases underwent gallbladder examination was performed with a 3.5-5 MHz probe by scanning in subtotal position. Results: Out of 104 patients, males were 46 and females were 58. Common pathologies were gall stone with sludge in 45, cholecystitis in 32, polyps in 17 and benign tumors in 10 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common clinical findings were nausea/vomiting in 69, fever in 78, pain in 102, jaundice in 45 and unusual stool or urine in 62 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasound is non-invasive and the least expensive imaging modality that is highly sensitive and specific in the assessment of the gallbladder wall and luminal content.