False about brown pigmented stones:
Associated with disorders of biliary motility and associated bacterial infection
More common in Caucasians
Soft and earthy in texture
High content of cholesterol and calcium palmitate
Ans. (b) More common in Caucasians* Brown stones may happen in disorders of motility + Bacterial infection* MC in ASIANS* Soft and earthy stone.* Content: Ca.Bilirubinate +Ca. Palmitate +Ca Stearate + Cholesterol(Black stone- Insoluble Bilirubin Polymer +Ca. PO4 + Ca. bicarbonate)
Gall Bladder & Bile Ducts