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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?

A
Cholecystectomy only, if she develops biliary colic
B
Lap cholecystectomy immediately
C
Lap cholecystectomy even if she is asymptomatic after 2 months
D
Open cholecystectomy even if she is asymptomatic after 2 months
High-Yield Explanation
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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