Article
[Study on the characteristics of inheritance and epidemiology in one pedigree with gallstone disease].
Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi - 1 Jun 2005
Qin Jian, Han Tian-quan, Cai Xing-xing, Jiang Zhi-hong, Yang Xiao-mei, Zhang Yu, Yang Shi-yong, Jiang Zhao-yan, Zhang Sheng-dao
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To study the characteristics of inheritance and epidemiology of gallstone disease in one pedigree. METHODS: A gallbladder disease-specific questionnaire was administered to all family members to ascertain histories of cholecystectomy and other medical conditions as well as anthropometrical data. Laboratory examination and ultrasonography were performed to determine the existence of gallstone. RESULTS:...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- China
- Family Health
- Female
- Gallstones
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Hyperlipidemias
- Hypertension
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Obesity
- Pedigree
- Prevalence
