Biliary sludge
Biliary sludge refers to a viscous mixture of small particles derived from bile. These sediments consist of cholesterol crystals, calcium salts, calcium bilirubinate, mucin, and other materials.
| Biliary sludge | |
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| Other names | Gallbladder sludge, Microcrystalline disease, Biliary sediment, Thick bile, Biliary sand |
| Abdominal ultrasonography showing biliary sludge and gallstones | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
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