Correlation of gallbladder wall pathology with controlled attenuation parameter, liver stiffness measurement, and laboratory markers in acute viral hepatitis A

In acute viral hepatitis A, gallbladder wall thickening is almost a pathognomonic finding. Increased gallbladder wall thickness correlates with increased alanine aminotransferase, ammonia, international normalised ratio, and procalcitonin levels, highlighting its potential as a non-invasive marker of disease severity. Controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness measurement require cautious interpretation in acute inflammation. These findings support gallbladder wall assessment as a valuable tool in evaluating acute viral hepatitis A.