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Cholelithiasis in the gravid Hispanic population

G C Hansen¹, A J Duerinckx, A Fymat

¹Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sylmar 91342.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU

|March 1, 1994

Summary

This study found a 5.3% prevalence of gallstones in pregnant Hispanic women. Findings do not support increased ultrasound screening for cholelithiasis in this population.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Gallstones (cholelithiasis) can affect pregnant women.
Previous studies suggested higher prevalence in certain ethnic groups, but data on Hispanic populations is limited.
The need for targeted screening in pregnant Hispanic women remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of gallstones in a cohort of pregnant Hispanic patients.
To investigate the correlation between gallstone prevalence, age, and country of birth.
To assess the necessity of increased ultrasound examinations for cholelithiasis in this demographic.

Main Methods:

Ultrasound examinations were conducted on 585 pregnant Hispanic patients.
Data on age and country of birth were collected and analyzed.

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Prevalence rates were compared with existing literature and stratified by country of birth.

Main Results:

The overall prevalence of gallstones was 5.3%.
No statistically significant difference in prevalence was observed between Mexican-born and non-Mexican-born pregnant Hispanic women (ages 20-49).
The observed prevalence was not statistically different from previously published, non-ethnically selected pregnant populations.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of gallstones in pregnant Hispanic women is comparable to the general pregnant population.
Current data do not support routine, increased ultrasound screening for gallstones specifically in pregnant Hispanic women.
Further research may explore other risk factors beyond country of birth.