Imaging in Abdominal Surgery

Biliary Metastases and Lymphoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Metastatic deposits involving gallbladder (GB) or bile duct (BD) wall You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Ampullary Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant epithelial neoplasm (adenocarcinoma) arising from ampulla of Vater You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Cholangiocarcinoma

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Biliary Papillomatosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Rare disorder characterized by multiple adenomatous papillary tumors of biliary tree May be same entity as biliary intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…

Gallbladder Polyps

KEY FACTS Terminology Polypoid or sessile lesion protruding from gallbladder mucosa You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Imaging and Management of Biliary Injuries

KEY FACTS Imaging Biliary injuries are increasing in frequency Imaging plays crucial role in identification & management Direct Cholangiography ERCP is best for evaluation of injury to major hepatic duct branches & CBD – Also guides therapeutic intervention (sphincterotomy &…

Chemotherapy-Induced Cholangitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Chemotherapy-induced sclerosing cholangitis (or biliary sclerosis) Iatrogenic cholangitis following intraarterial chemotherapy for hepatic malignancies Imaging MR with MRCP is best imaging test Segmental strictures of variable length (similar to those seen in primary sclerosing cholangitis) Strictures of…

Porcelain Gallbladder

KEY FACTS Terminology Calcification of gallbladder (GB) wall You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Hyperplastic Cholecystoses

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