Contracted gallbladder: a cause of false-positive hepatobiliary scan in patients with cystic fibrosis

Eur J Nucl Med. 1996 May;23(5):595-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00833399.

Abstract

Gallbladder nonvisualization on hepatobiliary scintigraphy in cystic fibrosis is generally secondary to cystic duct obstruction from inspissated bile, mucus, or gallstones. We report gallbladder nonvisualization on hepatobiliary imaging in two patients with cystic fibrosis who had contracted gallbladders on ultrasonography. Repeat ultrasonography at 6 months revealed persistent gallbladder contraction. A contracted gallbladder therefore is a potential cause of a false-positive hepatobiliary scan which can be treated with conservative management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging*
  • Child
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications
  • Cystic Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Imino Acids
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium Tc 99m Disofenin
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Imino Acids
  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • Technetium Tc 99m Disofenin