Gallstones comprise cholesterol stones, pigment stones and ‘mixed stones’, which are stones comprising different ratios of pigment and cholesterol. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ intimately related to the liver and the digestive tract in form and function.
It serves as a reservoir of bile, which is a vital body fluid produced in the liver and flows through the bile ducts to the intestines.
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