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…
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
KEY FACTS Terminology Partial or complete obstruction of common hepatic duct (CHD) due to gallstone impaction in cystic duct, infundibulum, or Hartmann pouch of gallbladder (GB) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Acute nongallstone-related necroinflammatory disease of gallbladder "Acute ischemic cholecystitis" 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 form of acute cholecystitis caused by secondary infection with gas-forming organisms 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…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Gallstones: Concretions within biliary system [gallbladder (GB) and biliary ducts] Cholesterol stones (75-80%) Pigment stones (20-25%) – "Black" stones in sterile GB; small; common in cirrhosis and hemolytic states – "Brown" stones in infected bile (e.g., recurrent…
KEY FACTS Terminology Repeated bouts of cholangitis, intra- and extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation, and biliary calculi, typically in inhabitants of or immigrants from Southeast Asia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…