Gallstones are concretions found in the biliary system, most commonly in the gallbladder. Affects approximately 10% of the population, with a 2:1 female-to-male ratio. Pima Indians have the highest prevalence, followed by Whites and Asians
Most gallstones found on ultrasound are asymptomatic and should be left untreated. Biliary colic occurs when stones obstruct gallbladder or bile duct. Over 20% of cholecystectomy patients show unchanged symptoms
Gallstones are concretions found in the biliary system, most commonly in the gallbladder. Affects approximately 10% of the population, with a 2:1 female-to-male ratio. Pima Indians have the highest prevalence, followed by Whites and Asians
Seven shards needed to create artifact, six found in caves. First shard located in cave with rebreather and electroshocker. Second shard found in western cave near river. Third and fourth shards in same cave with underwater passages. Fifth shard in cave with pickaxe in northwest
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid in the gallbladder. Gallbladder stores bile made by liver and releases it into small intestine. About 6% of men and 9% of women in US have cholelithiasis
No single finding has sufficient diagnostic power for ACC. Combination of history, examination, laboratory tests and imaging needed. Abdominal ultrasound preferred initial imaging technique. HIDA scan shows highest sensitivity and specificity for ACC