Spontaneous Dissolution Of Gallstones; A Case Report
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica (Suppl 500): 1980; 3-5
View Original Source →Abstract
Spontaneous dissolution of gallstones is seldom observed. According to present knowledge the maximum spontaneous disappearance rate of radiolucent stones should be less than one percent per year. The present paper reports on the gradual disappearance of multiple gallstones, probably by dissolution, in an elderly woman. Possible contributing factors are discussed.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
A 76-year-old woman, never been overweight (body weight, 53- 54 kilograms, height 162 centimeters), lost 2-3 kilograms of body weight in the last year
Clinical Characteristics
Frequent episodes of upper abdominal discomfort, postprandial distension and belching, mild attack of biliary colic in 1975
Remission Characteristics
Gradual disappearance of multiple gallstones, probably by dissolution
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Recommended to eat a low-fat containing diet and avoid egg, fruits and vegetables, treated with antispasmodics in 1975
Additional Notes
She had never taken drugs known to influence the bile lipid composition. Laboratory investigations including routine blood counts, alkaline phosphatases, transaminases, serum cholesterol and triglycerides were normal.