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My ultrasound shows a 8mm mobile gallstone. no symptoms. how can i find out whether it's a pigment or cholesterol stone? further imaging?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Cholesterol: Most of the solitary big ones are cholesterol. A few of them are bilirubin especially if you have mild ongoing hemolysis. True be told, most are actually a mix. Why do you ask?

Answered 3/5/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Don't bother it.: Unless it begins to bother you. 90% are cholesterol. Only people with blood dyscrasias have pigmented stones

Answered 3/5/2016

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A member asked:

My ultrasound shows a 8mm mobile gallstone. no symptoms. how can i find out whether it's a pigment or cholesterol stone? further imaging?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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