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I had an ultrasound taken and the results said:result: gallstones, cbd 2.8 mm, foci in lower pole of right cortex. what does all this mean?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Will list: 1) You have gallstones, if no pain than incidental finding 2) CBD=Common Bile Duct a duct which goes from Liver to intestine 2.9 mm --- Normal 3) Foci lower pole (Kidney) May be kidney stone or mass (tumor). Need radiologist to clarify, Probably stone

Answered 8/12/2015

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