A 40-year-old woman comes to the physician to evaluate recurrent right abdominal pain especially severe after fatty meals. She has a hsitory of recurrent same episodes which is localized to the upper quadrent. She has no history of medical diseases and takes no medication. Vital signs and abdominal examination are normal. ltrasound of the abdomen reveals several mobile echogenic foci within the gallbladder lumen. Which of the following sets of conditions is most likely present within this patient's gallbladder?

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A 40-year-old woman comes to the physician to evaluate recurrent right abdominal pain especially severe after fatty meals. She has a hsitory of recurrent same episodes which is localized to the upper quadrent. She has no history of medical diseases and takes no medication. Vital signs and abdominal examination are normal.  ltrasound of the abdomen reveals several mobile echogenic foci within the gallbladder lumen.  Which of the following sets of conditions is most likely present within this patient's gallbladder?

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Eductional Objective: Elevated cholesterol concentrations increase the likelihood of cholesterol precipitation and gallstone formation.  High levels of bile salts and phosphatidylcholine increase cholesterol solubility and decrease the risk of gallstones.

A 40-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Physician to Evaluate Recurrent