title: Iatrogenic gallstones: a ceftriaxone complication.
abstract: The authors report a case of biliary colic secondary to gallstones formed during a course of therapy with Ceftriaxone. Three weeks after cessation of therapy the gallstones dissolved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Fremantle Hospital, Australia. fhrad@mail.wt.com.au
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Kearney
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D002511:Cephalosporins; D002443:Ceftriaxone