Gallstone

 

There is a gallstone lateral to L1-L2 on the right in this Hologic spine image.  The undo view may be evaluated, to demonstrate that the gallstone is removed from the soft tissue baseline.

The accompanying radiograph shows the gallstone (blue circle).

Case Description:

There is a gallstone lateral to L1-L2 on the Hologic lumbar spine scan. The accompanying radiograph shows the gallstone (blue circle).

Credit:

E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD, New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center

References:

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