what does it means gallbladder is fairly distended, measuring 6.8 X 2.9 cm with multiple low to medium level intraluminal echoes measuring 4-5 mm. gallbladder wall is not dilated. common bile duct (measures 4 mm) and intrahepatic ducts are not dilated..do i need surgery? thank you!
Hi there, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Gallbladder in normally distended in fasting state as it stores bile. It is also distended in diseased conditions in which the bile flow is obstructed either in the duct of the gallbladder and in the bile duct. Stones and malignancy can cause obstruction to bile flow. I hope that answers your query.