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I had a ct on my gallbladder. it shows a 16cm stone craniocaudal dimension. how big is that & do i need it out?

Q: i had a ct on my gallbladder. it shows a 16cm stone craniocaudal dimension. how big is that & do i need it out?

: 16 cm is roughly 6,25 inches long (craniocaudal means top to bottom) . What it means for you must be determined by your treating doc who knows all the facts of your case.

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16 cm is roughly 6,25 inches long (craniocaudal means top to bottom) . What it means for you must be determined by your treating doc who knows all the facts of your case.

Answered 6/7/2023

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A member asked:

I had a ct on my gallbladder. it shows a 16cm stone craniocaudal dimension. how big is that & do i need it out?

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