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Stone problem
Gallbladder is normal in volume wall is not thickned,7. 8mm calculus is seen in the lumen
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Dr. Asad Raza
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis
Choledocholithiasis is the presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct.
Sx - RUQ abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever or chills (Charcot triad)
PE - RUQ
Next Steps
Dx - ⢠Liver function tests ⢠Ultrasonography of RUQ
Health Tips
Tx - Admit to Hospital ⢠ERCP and sphincterotomy to remove a stone that causes obstruction. ⢠For acute cholangitis, remove stones as soon as possible and give antibiotics.
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