Hepatolithiasis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Hepatolithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the biliary ducts of the liver. Treatment is usually surgical. It is rare in Western countries, but prevalent in East Asia.