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1. A pericholecystic hepatic band of tracer activity (rim sign) is suggestive of. Chronic cholecystitis Biliary dyskinesia Phlegmonous /gangrenous cholecystitis . Porcelain gallbladder Subacute cholecystitis. Answer (c).
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1. A pericholecystic hepatic band of tracer activity (rim sign) is suggestive of • Chronic cholecystitis • Biliary dyskinesia • Phlegmonous/gangrenous cholecystitis. • Porcelain gallbladder • Subacutecholecystitis Answer (c). Explanation: HIDA rim sign - tracer uptake seen in the region of the superior aspect of the gallbladder along the fossa / liver. It is highly specific with high predictive value for late acute cholecystitis and is suggestive of imminent complications such as hemorrhage, necrosis of wall, ulceration, necrosis, fibrous exudation, perforation, empyema, or gangrene.