| Biliary sludge | |
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| Other names | Gallbladder sludge, Microcrystalline disease, Biliary sediment, Thick bile, Biliary sand, biliary gravel |
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| Abdominal ultrasonography showing biliary sludge and gallstones | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Biliary sludge refers to a viscous mixture of small particles derived from bile.[1][2] These sediments consist of cholesterol crystals, calcium salts, calcium bilirubinate, mucin, and other materials.[1][2][3]
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