Gall Bladder

Question 0

What is the % of stones caused by cholesterol?

Answer 0

80%

Question 1

What are gall stones mainly composed of?

Answer 1

1. Cholesterol

Question 2

What is the % of stones caused by pigment stones?

Answer 2

20%

Question 3

What are pigment stones composed of?

Answer 3

1. Bilirubin

2. Calcium salts

Question 4

What are the risk factors for the formation of pigment stones?

Answer 4

1. Cirrhosis
2. Biliary tract infections
3. Hereditary blood cell disorders (sickle cell)

Question 5

Increased risk of gall stones?

Answer 5

1. Haemolysis
2. Pregnancy
3. Oral contraceptive pill
4. Octreotide therapy - somatostatin