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Screening for Gallstones
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Editorial Staff and Contributors The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions. There are currently no screening guidelines or tests for gallstones.
References:
Gallstones. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114033/Gallstones
. Updated July 22, 2016. Accessed September 1, 2017.
Last reviewed September 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Michael Woods, MD, FAAP Last Updated: 9/17/2014 | ||