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Ultrasound results: large gallstone present in neck of gallbladder and tumefactive sludge. what is meaning?
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That you: Will likely need to have it removed to avoid complications of chole cystitis and/or erosion.
Answered 8/11/2018
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See below: It means a gallstone is stuck in the neck of the gallbladder and preventing biles from leaving the gallbladder, causing the biles to clump up into debris, instead of being bile fluid. I would recommend talking to your physician regarding appropriate management.
Answered 6/11/2018
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