What are six causes of gallbladder wall thickening?

Gallbladder wall thickening is a nonspecific finding; therefore, the clinical setting is critical to making the diagnosis. Possible diagnoses include the following:
1. Acute cholecystitis
2. Pancreatitis
3. Ascites
4. Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis) or hypoproteinemia
5. Fluid overload (e.g., as a result of CHF)
6. Cancer of the gallbladder