Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Gallstones
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Gallstones, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Gallstones. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Gallstones. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Gallstones includes:
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Biliary tract infections
- Blood disorders
- Sickle cell anemia
Gallstones as a complication: Other conditions that might have Gallstones as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Gallstones as a complication includes:
Gallstones as a symptom: Conditions listing Gallstones as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Underlying conditions discussion:
The cause of pigment stones is uncertain. They
tend to develop in people who have cirrhosis, biliary tract infections,
and hereditary blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Gallstones: NIDDK
Last revision:
May 27, 2003
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