KEY FACTS Terminology Complete or partial pancreatic agenesis, aplasia, or hypoplasia of dorsal pancreas 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
Embryology and Normal Variants The body-tail segment of the pancreas develops from the embryologic dorsal pancreatic bud, while the head-uncinate segments develop from the ventral bud, which also gives rise to the liver and biliary tree. During normal development, the…
KEY FACTS Terminology Mucin-producing papillary neoplasm of biliary mucosa Analogous to pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm in imaging and pathology Overlap with biliary papillomatosis (same entity?) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…
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
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
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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…
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
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 &…