A cholecystogram is an x-ray procedure used to help evaluate the
gallbladder. For the procedure, a special diet is consumed prior to
the test and contrast tablets are also swallowed to help visualize
the gallbladder on x-ray. The test is used to help in diagnosing
disorders of the liver and gallbladder, including gallstones and
tumors.
Review Date: 01/24/2007
Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill
Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
