Presentation
Epigastric pain and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Gallbladder milk of calcium
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A rounded gallbladder-shaped density superimposed over the right upper quadrant with multiple radiolucencies.
Since contrast media has not been given recently, the radiopacity within the gallbladder represents milk of calcium bile.
From the case:
Gallbladder milk of calcium
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Gallstones with posterior acousting shadow were found on a bedside ultrasound study in the emergency room.
Case Discussion
The terms limy bile and calcium milk gallbladder can be used interchangeably for milk of calcium in the gallbladder and/or bile ducts. There is an association with cholecystitis and chronic cholecystitis.
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