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So ihad a ultrasound and was told i had a 8mm gallstone. i later had a ct scan for another matter. it said no gallstones present. so do i have stones?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes you do: Ultrasound is much more sensative than is CT for looking at the gallbladder. Ultrasound will show the gall stones before they are seen on CT.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

So ihad a ultrasound and was told i had a 8mm gallstone. i later had a ct scan for another matter. it said no gallstones present. so do i have stones?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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