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Been having excruciating pain in my abdominal, dr ordered ct will that show if it's gallbladder related? already had hida & u/s that confirmed stones

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Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

If you already: had a HIDA and ultrasound, it is very unlikely that a CT will add much information with respect to the gallbladder. However, the CT will be able to assess other potential reasons for the pain, not related to the gallbladder.

Answered 12/11/2014

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A member asked:

Been having excruciating pain in my abdominal, dr ordered ct will that show if it's gallbladder related? already had hida & u/s that confirmed stones

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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