PMC4921154_01
59-year-old male with perforation of the gallbladder. Findings: Axial (A) and coronal (B) contrast-enhanced CT images of the abdomen through the gallbladder reveal gallbladder wall thickening and focal mural disruption. Technique: Selected axial and coronal CT images of the abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast.
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Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen in the portal venous phase revealed fluid density surrounding the gallbladder, with areas of increased attenuation (Fig. 1).
59-year-old male with perforation of the gallbladder. Findings: Axial contrast-enhanced CT image of the abdomen through the gallbladder in the delayed phase demonstrates increasing density within the gallbladder representing accumulating blood within the gallbladder. Technique: Axial CT image of the abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast performed in the delayed phase.
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On delayed imaging, there was increased layering of high-attenuation material, likely representing hemorrhage (Fig. 2).