Gallbladder hepatization, which is<unk>  filling the entire gallbladder, giving it an echogenicity similar to the liver (seen at left). The patient had a stone in the cystic duct.<unk>  is typically diagnosed by CT scan or transabdominal ultrasonography. Endoscopic ultrasonography is another more sensitive option. However, the gold standard is considered to be direct microscopy of aspirated gallbladder bile. This method is much more sensitive, although it is less practical.
Biliary sludge
Biliary microlithiasis
Gallstone
Hepatolithiasis
Biliary pseudolithiasis
Common bile duct stone
Biliary disease
Biliary reflux