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Unable to find gallbladder in ultrasound. is that bad?
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Repeat study: Make sure you haven't had it removed (sometimes folks forget)! most commonly the gallbladder is contracted and repeating the exam (after 12 hours of fasting) is advised. A contracted gallbladder can occur in the setting of chronic cholecystitis. Sometimes the gallbladder is in a location that makes it hard for the technologist to find. Lastly, some people are born without them (very rare!).
Answered 6/3/2013
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