Is there an association between type 1 diabetes in children and gallbladder stones formation?

Background and Aims: A number of studies in adults have evaluated the prevalence of gallstones in the diabetic population and showed a significant association with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes. The pediatric literature is limited to a single small case series. We conducted a cross-secti...

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Main Authors: Abdulrahman A Al-Hussaini, Ahmed S Alenizi, Musa D AlZahrani, Nimer M Sulaiman, Mannan Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2013;volume=19;issue=2;spage=86;epage=88;aulast=Al-Hussaini