Acute Cholecystitis, Chronic Cholecystitis, and Associated Complications: Findings on Imaging

Abstract

Mr. Barr is a Radiology Resident, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC10 5530, 1, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, email: [email protected]; Dr. Arif-Tiwari is Professor and Chief of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona; and Dr. Thompson is Professor, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico. After participating in this educational activity, the radiologist should be better able to identify acute and chronic calculous cholecystitis on imaging, and differentiate the many complications that may develop as a result of acute cholecystitis. All authors, faculty, and staff have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation on the enclosed answer form, answering at least seven of the 10 quiz questions correctly. This continuing medical education activity expires on April 29, 2025.