https://ijpbr.in/index.php/IJPBR <p><em>Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR)</em> is an open-access,&nbsp; peer-reviewed, quarterly indexed journal that publishes original research articles and review papers covering all areas of pharmaceutical, medical, and biological sciences.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aims and Scope</strong></p> <p><em>Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR)</em> publishes high-quality original research articles and review papers in the fields of pharmaceutical, medical, and biological sciences. The journal welcomes both basic and applied research across a broad spectrum of disciplines.</p> <p>The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:</p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong>Pharmaceutical Sciences:</strong> Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical &amp; Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacogenomics, and Drug Design (including Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling)</li> <li class="show"><strong>Medical and Clinical Sciences:</strong> Anatomy, Physiology, Anesthesia, Surgery, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology (Skin &amp; VD), ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Radiodiagnosis, TB and Chest Diseases, and Forensic Medicine.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research:</strong> Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Community Medicine, and Clinical Research.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Chemical Sciences:</strong> Analytical Chemistry, Phytochemistry, and Cheminformatics</li> <li class="show"><strong>Biomedical and Life Sciences:</strong> Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, Hematology, Pathology, Histopathology, and Toxicology.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Interdisciplinary and Allied Sciences:</strong> Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Science, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Sports Physiology, Wildlife and Aquatic Medicine, Zoology, and Herbal Medicine.</li> </ul> <p>The journal particularly encourages submissions presenting innovative research concepts, emerging trends, and topics of current scientific interest.</p> MRI Publication Pvt. Ltd en-US Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research 2320-9267 https://ijpbr.in/index.php/IJPBR/article/view/1352 <p>Background: Cystic duct stones are an uncommon presentation of gallstone disease but are clinically significant due to their association<br>with difficult cholecystectomy and complications such as Mirizzi syndrome. Preoperative diagnosis is often challenging.<br>Methods: This case series includes three patients diagnosed with cystic duct calculi at a tertiary care center. Clinical features,<br>radiological findings, intraoperative challenges, and outcomes were analyzed.<br>Results: The mean age of patients was 45 years, with a female predominance (2:1). All patients presented with right upper quadrant<br>pain. Preoperative imaging detected cystic duct stones in two cases (66.7%). Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was successful in two<br>patients, while one required conversion to open surgery due to distorted anatomy. No postoperative complications were observed.<br>Conclusion: Cystic duct stones require a high index of suspicion. MRCP improves diagnostic accuracy, and careful intraoperative<br>dissection is essential to avoid bile duct injury. Early recognition and appropriate surgical strategy ensure favorable outcomes.</p> Sapna Kaushik Abu Nasar K.S Goel Manjit Tanwar Copyright (c) 2026 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2026-08-22 2026-08-22 14 04 1 3