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Cystic duct calculus

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right upper quadrant pain and vomiting for 2 days.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A tiny calculus ( 2 - 2.5 mm ) is seen in distal end of cystic duct. Hepatic duct and common bile duct are not dilated.

Gall bladder shows overdistension ( 12.5 cm long axis ).

No calculi in gall bladder.

Case Discussion

Findings favor cystic duct calculus (2-2.5 mm ) with gall bladder overdistension.

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