Gallstones in Cholelithiasis Cases in Western UP- A Morphological Study

Abstract

Introduction: Cholelithiasis means the “presence of stone in the gall bladder” is a common clinical entity affecting the adult population of both the gender. It is known to produce diverse morphological changes in the gallbladder. This research is based on a study of the gallstones' morphological features.

Methods & Material: The study was conducted on 140 cholecystectomy specimens with gallstones after approved by Ethical Committee. The stones were measured for morphological parameters i.e. number, type, size etc. Cases from age-group of 18-60 years were enrolled for the study. The size of the gall-stones was measured by Digital verniercaliper.

Result: Out of 140 specimens with gall stones, multiple number and cholesterol type of stones were the most common one. Further in gender-wise distribution, both the gender contain multiple no of stones in higher percentage whereas the cholesterol type of stone is higher in female whereas in male both cholesterol and pigmented type of stone were in same percentage.

Conclusion: It was concluded that this study established the link among gallstones types and Number with the gender of Cholelithiasis cases. Further research is needed to understand the various factors in cases of Cholelithiasis.