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Choledocholithiasis x ray

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Overview

Overview

X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.

X Ray

X Ray

X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.[1]

Abdominal X-ray showing calcified gallstones. Case courtesy of Dr Henry Knipe (picture courtesy: Radiopaedia)
References

References

  1. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/choledocholithiasis?lang=us

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adenike Eketunde