A 45-year-old female has a solitary gall stone 1.5 cm in size which was incidentally diagnosed by ultrasound. She has no symptom. What should be the best line of management?
Correct Answer: Cholecystectomy only, if she develops biliary colic
Description: Cholecystectomy only if she develops biliary colic * Symptomatic gallstones are the main indication for cholecystectomy. * Absolute contraindications for the procedure are uncontrolled coagulopathy and end-stage liver disease.
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