Based on sonogram findings, which condition is a patient at high risk of developing?

The correct choice indicates that the findings on the sonogram reveal conditions consistent with acute cholecystitis, which is an inflammation of the gallbladder often caused by blockage of the cystic duct due to gallstones. Key sonographic findings that support the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis include gallstones, thickening of the gallbladder wall, and pericholecystic fluid.

Acute cholecystitis can develop as a complication of untreated or ongoing gallbladder issues, and if identified on a sonogram, it suggests the patient is experiencing significant inflammation that may lead to further complications if not addressed promptly.

In contrast, cholangitis refers to an infection of the bile duct and would typically present with different sonographic features, such as dilated bile ducts and possible stones within the duct. Adenomyomatosis is a benign condition characterized by hyperplastic changes in the gallbladder wall, which would not typically indicate a high risk for acute issues. A gangrenous gallbladder is a more severe complication that could develop from acute cholecystitis but represents an advanced state and is not necessarily a primary condition identified on a diagnostic sonogram in the early phases. Thus, acute