GROSS ANATOMY Overview Pancreas: Accessory digestive gland lying behind stomach in anterior pararenal space (APS) of retroperitoneum Exocrine function: Pancreatic acinar cells secrete pancreatic juice → pancreatic duct → duodenum Endocrine: Pancreatic islet cells (of Langerhans) secrete insulin, glucagon, and…
KEY FACTS Terminology Secondary sclerosing cholangitis usually resulting from opportunistic infection of biliary tract in AIDS patients with CD4 count < 100/mm³ You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Recurrent episodes of acute pyogenic cholangitis with intra- and extrahepatic biliary pigment stones Synonyms: Hepatolithiasis, oriental cholangiohepatitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Inflammation of intra-/extrahepatic bile duct walls due to ductal obstruction and infection 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…
KEY FACTS Terminology Malignancy arising from intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) or extrahepatic bile duct epithelium 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…
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Gas within biliary tree, including bile ducts or gallbladder Synonyms: Pneumobilia, aerobilia 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…
KEY FACTS Terminology Cholangiolithiasis, hepatolithiasis, biliary calculi, common bile duct (CBD) stones 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 Spectrum of extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts malformations characterized by fusiform dilatation 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…
KEY FACTS Terminology Biliary ductal dilatation, dilated ducts 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 US for initial detection and characterization, CECT or MR for preoperative assessment and staging 3 main morphological types Large soft tissue mass infiltrating gallbladder (GB) fossa/replacing GB, ± invading liver ( most common ) Diffuse or focal…