2022年6月1日 · Common bile duct dilation (ie, ≥ 7 mm on ultrasonography or ≥ 10 mm on CT) with clinical or biochemical features of obstruction warrants further investigation. ERCP is the initial choice if there are signs of ascending cholangitis.

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.

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.

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.

Dilated common bile duct. The common bile duct starts where the ducts of the gallbladder and liver join and ends in the intestine. The common bile duct can become dilated for various reasons outlined below. Why do bile ducts get dilated?

A dilated bile duct occurs when the duct becomes wider than normal. This dilation can be detected through imaging studies such as an ultrasound or MRI. While some degree of dilation may be harmless, it often points to an obstruction or other anomaly within the biliary system.

Bile duct abnormalities may be identified during evaluation of patient symptoms or laboratory abnormalities, or incidentally during imaging for another problem. Biliary dilatation, when identified, may be separated into obstructive or nonobstructive causes.

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.

2011年3月10日 · The size of the common bile duct, if dilated, may suggest a blockage downstream. This is a specific finding that is looked for when a patient gets an ultrasound for a suspected liver or Gallbladder disease. When a patient has their gallbladder removed, the common bile duct dilates over some time.

2024年11月14日 · Intrahepatic biliary dilatation is a condition where the bile ducts within the liver become enlarged, often due to an obstruction or blockage. Medical imaging plays an important role in detecting and assessing intrahepatic biliary dilatation. In this article, we’ll discuss the main imaging techniques used to detect intrahepatic biliary dilatation.