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A 45 year old female patient comes for regular health checkup. Ultrasound reveals gallstones. She has a family history of gallstones. What is the treatment option

A
Conservative management
B
Cholecystectomy
C
Antibiotics alone
D
Tube cholecystectomy
High-Yield Explanation
Generally less than 10% of the patients with asymptomatic gallstones develop symptoms over 5 years. So aymptomatic patients does not need surgery. Asymptomatic patients will undergo cholecystectomy in following conditions Porcelain gallbladder Family history of gallstones Diabetic Polyps.

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