Matthew C. McDermott MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Courtney Ann Coursey Moreno MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Juan Camilo Camacho, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kelly Lynn Cox DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pardeep Kumar Mittal MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. MRI provides superior soft tissue contrast facilitating accurate diagnosis of a multitude of gallbladder diseases including acute and chronic non-neoplastic diseases, and benign and malignant neoplasms 2. Indications for MRI of the gallbladder, general MRI protocol and special considerations (hepatobiliary agents) 3. Review postcholecystectomy complications

A. Indications for gallbladder MRI, general MRI protocol and special considerations B. Gallbladder anatomy C. Non-neoplastic acute and chronic diseases - Acute and chronic cholecystitis, including typical and variant/complicated forms - Cholelithiasis and Mirizzi syndrome - Gallstone ileus - Adenomyomatosis and cholesterolosis - Iatrogenic gallbladder and bile duct injury D. Benign and malignant neoplasms - Gallbladder polyps - Gallbladder adenocarcinoma - Involvement by cholangiocarcinoma and hepatic malignancies - Distant metastases to gallbladder E. Summary: Due to its unique combination of excellent soft tissue contrast, multiplanar capabilities and lack of ionizing radiation MRI plays an important role in the initial evaluation and follow-up of many gallbladder diseases. Optional use of a contrast agent with hepatobiliary excretion aids in evaluation of gallbladder and bile duct injuries.

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McDermott, M, Coursey Moreno, C, Camacho, J, Cox, K, Mittal, P, MRI of Gallbladder Disease: The Spectrum from Acute to Chronic and Benign to Malignant Conditions, including Postcholecystectomy Complications.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003910.html