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What are the minimum tests needed to diagnose gallstones?
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Ultrasound: Ultrasound of gb shows all stones. Most stones can be seen on xray and ct but not all stones. Us is best.
Answered 10/31/2016
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Usually ultrasound: An ultrasound of the gallbladder is usually the simplest, least expensive test to diagnose gallstones. Gallstones can be found incidentally on a number of other tests like ct, mri, etc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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