The evolution of CT diagnosed papillae tip microcalcifications: can we predict the development of stones?
Patients with high papillae density have a higher risk of developing SD. A cut point of 43HU could accurately be used to identify a high-risk population.
The G/C (G952G) polymorphism of the SREBP-1 gene is not associated with cholesterol synthesis or absorption in a German male population. The CC homozygotes have a significantly increased response to the effects of ezetimibe on cholesterol absorption compared to the G allele-carriers, suggesting that SREBP-1 may be implicated in ezetimibe's mechanism of action.