Hepatolithiasis
Encyclopedia
Hepatolithiasis is the presence of gallstone
s in the biliary ducts of the liver
. Treatment is usually surgical. It is rare in Western countries, but prevalent in East Asia.
Gallstone
A gallstone is a crystalline concretion formed within the gallbladder by accretion of bile components. These calculi are formed in the gallbladder, but may pass distally into other parts of the biliary tract such as the cystic duct, common bile duct, pancreatic duct, or the ampulla of...
s in the biliary ducts of the liver
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
. Treatment is usually surgical. It is rare in Western countries, but prevalent in East Asia.