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What would cause a distended gallbladder without gallstones?

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Distention: A distended gallbladder without gallstones could be a normal variant or could be due to an obstruction in the biliary tract distally, however that would also cause other related symptoms.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 3/19/2019

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