The diagnostic values of hyperperfusion to the gallbladder fossa and the rim sign were retrospectively evaluated in 24 histopathologically proven cases of gallbladder disease. Although 12 of 13 patients (92%) with acute cholecystitis had nonvisualization of the gallbladder, the positive predictive value with this finding was 71%. However, when the finding was associated with hyperperfusion to the gallbladder fossa or the rim sign, the positive predictive value with both (90%) was markedly increased compared to the prevalence ratio of 54%. Such a combination could be useful for preserving a high positive predictive value in the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis.