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Floating gallstones in bile without added contrast material.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3510044     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Floating gallstones can occur without the administration of contrast material to increase the specific gravity of bile. This was observed in three patients in 17 months. After a long fast, a large stone was noticed to float because of the high specific gravity of inspissated bile. This stone sank after the patient resumed food intake. In another patient, some stones floated while others sank due to their difference in specific gravity. Sonographic demonstration of a floating stone, however, requires certain strict criteria.
Authors:
H C Yeh; J Goodman; J G Rabinowitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  146     ISSN:  0361-803X     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  1986 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-01-17     Completed Date:  1986-01-17     Revised Date:  2008-02-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-50     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bile*
Cholelithiasis / diagnosis*
Contrast Media
Fasting
Humans
Specific Gravity
Ultrasonography*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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