Cholelithiasis

Question

Cholelithiasis:
A) Is the formation of kidney stones.
B) Is uncommon in the United States.
C) Is an obstruction of the bile duct.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Cholelithiasis refers to the formation of gallstones within the gallbladder, not kidney stones, making it not uncommon in the United States, and it specifically involves stones in the gallbladder rather than an obstruction of the bile duct, although it can lead to such an obstruction if a stone migrates.