Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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Multiple gallstones in gallbladder measuring less than 3.0 mm.
Case Discussion
The term ‘biliary microlithiasis’ was coined to describe gallstones of <3 mm in diameter.
Some data show that small gallstones carry a higher risk of causing pancreatitis than large ones 1.