Cholelithiasis (x-ray)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Low back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Lumbar spine & Pelvis

x-ray

Calcified gallstones in the right upper quadrant. 

Case Discussion

Assessment of soft tissues is important on musculoskeletal examinations. Given the presentation, the gallstones in this case are thought to be an incidental finding.

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