biochem kap q - genius123

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A 25 yr old woman with sickle cell anemia complains of steady pain in her rt upper quadrant,with radiation of shoulder esp with high fatty meal.If it is diagnosed as gall stones ,what r these most likely composed of?

A.Calcium bilirubinate
B.Calcium oxalate
C.Cholestrol
D.Cholestrol and calcium bilirubinate
E.Cystiene

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calcium bilirubinate stones due to hemolysis?

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A...

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ANS=A
Billirubin stones r specifically associated with excessive billirubin production in hemolytic anemias.
Pure cholestrol and mixed are common in obese,middle aged female, being pure cholestrol less common.