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==Cholelithiasis==
==Cholelithiasis==
*[[AKA]] ''gallstones''.
===General===
===General===
*Often accompanies cholecystitis/contributes and/or causes cholecystitis
*Often accompanies cholecystitis/contributes and/or causes cholecystitis
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Note:  
Note:  
*Most stones technically speaking are a mix, i.e. cholesterol and pigment.  Many call yellow stones that are a mix "cholesterol stones".
*Most stones technically speaking are a mix, i.e. cholesterol and pigment.  Many call yellow stones that are a mix "cholesterol stones".
====Epidemiology====
Classic risk factors for gallstones - 4 Fs:<ref name=pmid18540184>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Szwed | first1 = Z. | last2 = Zyciński | first2 = P. | title = [4F's--still up to date risk factors of cholelithiasis]. | journal = Wiad Lek | volume = 60 | issue = 11-12 | pages = 570-3 | month =  | year = 2007 | doi =  | PMID = 18540184 }}</ref>
*'''F'''emale.
*'''F'''at.
*'''F'''orty.
*'''F'''ertile.
Additional:
*Family history.


====Cholesterol stones====
====Cholesterol stones====
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