Calcified gallstones
- X-rays are not routinely used to look for gallstones, but they are often found incidentally.
- Only 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to be visible on X-ray. Most are asymptomatic.
Calcified gallstones
- Calcified gallstones have variable appearance. In this image numerous small, calcified gallstones are seen filling the gallbladder.