Ultrasound is highly specific but moderately sensitive for diagnosing acute cholecystitis, making it a reliable confirmatory tool but less effective for ruling out the condition. Operator variability, clinical overlap with other conditions, and comparisons with other modalities are notable diagnostic challenges.
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