Presentation
Known patient of endometrial carcinoma underwent a CT scan for follow up.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
From the case:
Faceted gallbladder stones - turtle back appearance
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Multiple gallbladder stones, without signs of cholecystitis.
Note: multiple left para-aortic lymph nodes enlargement, most likely metastatic in nature.
From the case:
Faceted gallbladder stones - turtle back appearance
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Turtle
Case Discussion
When the gallbladder is filled with stones of the faceted type; it looks like a turtle back.
Faceted stone means that the stone has flattened sides.