The "effervescent gallbladder" sign, the sonographic finding of tiny echogenic foci rising from the dependent portion of the gallbladder, reminiscent of bubbles rising in a glass of champagne, has been reported previously as a finding of emphysematous cholecystitis. We report two additional cases of this unusual finding in an asymptomatic patient and in a patient with acute, gangrenous cholecystitis, confirmed in both cases by CT, to be secondary to the release of gas from gallstones. These two cases cast doubt on the sonographic sign as a pathognomonic finding of emphysematous cholecystitis.

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  • Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a severe type of gallbladder inflammation prevalent in patients with chronic health issues like diabetes and hypertension, leading to high death rates due to poor pain perception.
  • Accurate ultrasonography is crucial for diagnosing EC, particularly for elderly patients with conditions affecting their sensitivity to abdominal pain.
  • The case report highlights the "champagne sign," a rare ultrasound indicator showing gas in the gallbladder, which emergency physicians should recognize as it signals potential emphysematous cholecystitis, a life-threatening condition.
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The "effervescent gallbladder" sign, the sonographic finding of tiny echogenic foci rising from the dependent portion of the gallbladder, reminiscent of bubbles rising in a glass of champagne, has been reported previously as a finding of emphysematous cholecystitis. We report two additional cases of this unusual finding in an asymptomatic patient and in a patient with acute, gangrenous cholecystitis, confirmed in both cases by CT, to be secondary to the release of gas from gallstones. These two cases cast doubt on the sonographic sign as a pathognomonic finding of emphysematous cholecystitis.

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