What Is Normal Gallbladder Wall Thickness

Patients were divided into four groups based on the degree of gallbladder wall thickness: normal (1-2 mm), mildly thickened (3-4 mm), moderately thickened (5-6 mm), and severely thickened (7 mm and above).

How thick should a gallbladder wall be?

The normal thickness of the GB wall is usually less than 3 mm. Provided that the patient has been fasting for 8-12 hours, visualization of the normal GB should be nearly complete. Nonvisualization of the GB is a pathologic finding in 96% of cases involving truly fasting patients.

Is thickening of the gallbladder wall serious?

Thickening of the gallbladder wall is a relatively frequent finding at diagnostic imaging studies. Historically, a thick-walled gallbladder has been regarded as proof of primary gallbladder disease, and it is a well-known hallmark feature of acute cholecystitis.