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Choledochal Cyst
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Caroli Disease
KEY FACTS Terminology Caroli disease : Congenital, multifocal, segmental, saccular dilation of large intrahepatic bile ducts (IHBDs) Type V choledochal cyst (Todani classification) Caroli syndrome (more common variant): Cystic bile duct dilation plus hepatic fibrosis (± portal hypertension) You’re Reading…
Congenital Abnormalities of the Gallbladder
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Biliary Anomalies, Variants, and Artifacts
KEY FACTS Terminology Variants and artifacts that may simulate pathology or potentially complicate hepatobiliary surgical procedures Imaging Congenital anomalies of gallbladder (GB) Anomalies of number, shape, or position Most are of no clinical significance but may make surgery more difficult…
Biliary System: Imaging Approach and Differential Diagnosis
Imaging Indications and Protocols Oral and IV cholangiography have been supplanted by newer cross-sectional imaging and cholescintigraphy. MR hepatobiliary IV contrast agents may be used to supplement CT or MR cholangiography. Cholescintigraphy is a nuclear medicine study used to evaluate…
Hepatic Metastases and Lymphoma
KEY FACTS Imaging Multiphasic CT or MR are 1st-line tests Accuracy: Helical CT (~ 80%), MR and PET (~ 90%) Hepatic lymphoma Diffuse low density on CT may mimic steatosis – Easily distinguished from steatosis on MR Multiple well-defined, homogeneous,…
Hepatic Angiosarcoma
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Fibrolamellar Carcinoma
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Biliary Cystadenocarcinoma
KEY FACTS Terminology Rare, malignant or premalignant, unilocular or multilocular cystic tumor Almost always solitary, in middle-aged women You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma
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