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Multiple gallstones

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Generalized abdominal pain and distension

x-ray

Multiple small radio-opaque structures forming the shape of the gallbladder at its expected anatomical location, in keeping with gallstones.

ct

Multiple gallstones.

Case Discussion

Multiple small calcified gallstones on the plain film as confirmed on a previous CT. These small gallstones are also known as biliary microlithiasis and have a higher risk for migration to the extrahepatic bile ducts and cause pancreatitis. 

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