Radiology Case Study
Keep this case study in mind as you review this chapter:
Timothy Adler, a 32-year-old patient, saw Dr. Miller for intensepain in his abdomen, which occurred after eating meals, especiallydinner. Dr. Miller suspected that Timothy might have gallstones andordered an ultrasound of his gallbladder. Unfortunately, thegallbladder ultrasound report came back as inconclusive.
- Because Timothy’s gallbladder ultrasound did not provide adefinitive diagnosis, what radiographic test might Dr. Miller orderif he still suspects gallstones?
- Based on your answer to the preceding question, is a contrastmedium used with this test? If so, does it have any side effectsthe patient should be informed of, and are there any patients whocould not use this form of contrast medium?
- What does the patient need to do to prepare for this test? Beas detailed as possible.
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