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Can gall stones enter the liver or pancreas?

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It can enter into the bile duct where it is within the pancreas. Entering into the pancreas or going up into the liver, less likely. It is more likely that the stone have developed in the liver (biliary tree) or pancreas (pancreatic duct). read more

Gallstones are a common cause of pancreatitis. Gallstones, produced in the gallbladder, can block the bile duct, stopping pancreatic enzymes from traveling to the small intestine and forcing them back into the pancreas. read more

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