Dec 19, 2025 · Focal dilatation may be a result of downstream stricture, or damage to the elasticity of that segment of the bile duct, possibly from prior stone passage. Color Doppler …

Sep 18, 2025 · On ultrasound, it is not always possible to confidently see where the cystic duct enters the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct. Therefore it is common …

Jan 9, 2025 · Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is where a structural stenosis or dyskinesia of the sphincter of Oddi obstructs drainage from the common bile duct (CBD).

Dec 4, 2025 · Choledocholithiasis denotes the presence of gallstones within the bile ducts, including the common hepatic duct / common bile duct.

CT without contrast demonstrates a 2.0 cm gallstone into the gallbladder and small focal calcification of its wall. It is also evident the previously shown dilatation of the bile duct.

Jun 7, 2024 · Type I choledochal cysts appear as a fusiform or cystic dilatation of the extrahepatic biliary system (common bile duct +/- common hepatic duct).

Jul 5, 2024 · The diameter of the actual common bile duct is far more variable, not readily affording a valid cut-off value. It is seen more inferiorly by ultrasound, usually having exited the …

Aug 18, 2025 · The common bile duct travels initially in the free edge of the lesser omentum, then courses posteriorly to the duodenum and pancreas to unite with the main pancreatic duct to …

In this case a proximal CBD stone and dilated CBD were observed on ultrasound. MRCP prior to treatment with ERCP revealed a whole lot more than a single CBD stone and demonstrates …

The CBD is mildly dilated with a dense 5mm stone in the distal end. Very mild intrahepatic duct dilatation. Mildly thickened gallbladder containing stones. Fatty liver. The solid organs are …