2017年8月1日 · Having an enlarged bile duct can lead to uncomfortable pain as well as a host of other symptoms. Learn about the causes and treatment.

2022年6月1日 · If dilation of the common bile duct is detected incidentally with ultrasonography or computed tomography (CT) and the patient has clinical signs (eg, jaundice, pruritus, fever, weight loss), concerning laboratory test results (eg, elevated total bilirubin), or additional concerning imaging findings , then further evaluation is indicated with ...

2023年12月9日 · A dilated common bile duct can indicate various underlying health conditions, ranging from gallstones to more serious issues like cancer. Recognizing symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and changes in stool color is crucial for early detection.

2020年11月22日 · Dilated bile ducts can be found on imaging tests and can have various causes. MRCP is a specialized MRI which helps with determining the cause. Common causes of dilated bile ducts include stones, tumors, infections, medications, functional abnormalities, and prior surgery on the gallbladder. Treatment is aimed at the underlying cause.

Clinical presentation should guide decisions on which, if any, additional investigations are necessary. Choledocholithiasis is the most common cause of obstructive dilatation and frequently requires decompression. Nonobstructive causes include cystic dilatation, aging, and possibly post-cholecystectomy state.

2024年12月25日 · Bile duct dilatation refers to the dilatation of intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts. Variable, depending on the underlying cause, but usually: Harmonic imaging is useful when assessing the biliary system, as it improves the clarity of the lumen.

Biliary duct dilatation is a common finding in clinical practice and is often incidental. In the absence of clinical symptoms or elevated levels on liver function tests (LFTs), a dilated bile duct is unlikely to imply biliary obstruction.

Common bile duct dilation (ie, ≥ 7 mm on ultra-sonography or ≥ 10 mm on CT) with clinical or biochemical features of obstruction warrants fur-ther investigation. ERCP is the initial choice if there are signs of ascending cholangitis.

2022年12月12日 · Your gallbladder squeezes bile out into the cystic duct. The cystic duct delivers it to the common bile duct, which will carry it down to your small intestine. Your common bile duct is your biggest bile duct, about 10 centimeters (cm) long. This is where all the other bile duct branches connect.

Dilation of the common bile duct is frequently noted on computed tomography, ultrasound, & magnetic resonance imaging scans; however, this abnormality is incidentally found in patients without any biliary symptomatology or clinical concern for an obstructing process. The etiology of this abnormality in these patients is not well established.