US Abdomen Limited (RUQ)
Normal
The normal preliminary template is focused on the emergent and actionable findings you'll learn on your RadClerk experience.
Normal gallbladder. No gallstones, no wall thickening, no pericholecystic fluid.
No hepatic steatosis. No focal hepatic mass.
No intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary ductal dilation.
No ascites.The template that your radiologist uses to evaluate the study includes more comprehensive phrases that take years to accurately deliver.
Reporting abnormal findings
Here are phrases you'll find useful when you identify abnormalities.
| Structure | Abnormal Phrases to Know |
|---|---|
| Gallbladder | Gallstones present. Gallstones present with [gallbladder wall thickening], [pericholecystic fluid], [hyperemia], and [positive Sonographic Murphy sign], all concerning for acute cholecystitis. Gallbladder wall thickening without gallstones. Pericholecystic fluid present. |
| Common Bile Duct | Common bile duct dilated, measuring [X.X mm]. |
| Liver | Hepatic steatosis present. Focal hepatic lesion identified. Further evaluation recommended. |
| Bile Ducts | Intrahepatic biliary ductal dilation present. |
| Ascites | Free fluid (ascites) present. |