Which of the following is not an indication for cholecystectomy:

A. 70 year old male with symptomatic gall stone

B. 20 years old male with sickle cell anemia and symptomatic gallstones

C. 65 year old female with a large gallbladder polyp

D. 55 year old with an asymptomatic gallstone

Correct Answer: 55 year old with an asymptomatic gallstone

Description: Answer is D (55 year old with an asymptomatic gallstone): Prophylactic cholecystectomy is not warranted in an asymptomatic patient.

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