Description

Hepatolithiasis tends to be more common in Asia, especially in those with poor socioeconomic status. Many stones are brown and composed of calcium bilirubinate and cholesterol. Since hepatolithiasis tends to be chronic and recurrent, the original cause may go undetermined.


Risk factors for hepatolithiasis:

(1) biliary stricture and/or surgery

(2) parasitic infection (Ascaris, Capillaria, Clonorchis, etc)

(3) cystic fibrosis

(4) cholangitis

(5) living in a region where hepatolithiasis is common


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