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Fetal cholelithiasis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

2nd gravida for a routine 3rd trimester scan. No complaints.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
ultrasound

The fetal situs is normal. There are tiny echogenic foci in the gallbladder lumen. The rest of the fetal examination was normal.

Case Discussion

The case shows fetal cholelithiasis in the third trimester which is a common finding. They may partially or completely fill the gallbladder lumen. Fetal intra-hepatic calcification, also a relatively common finding, is a differential diagnosis. 

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