Bile duct wall thickening (differential)
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Morgan, M., Jones, J. Bile duct wall thickening (differential). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 25 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-34180
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08 Feb 2015 by Dr Matt A. Morgan ◉
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- Thickening of the bile duct wall (differential)
Thickening of the bile duct wall can stem from a variety of etiologies.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
- bile duct wall thickening
- bile duct walls are typically not visible when normal
- possible narrowing of the ducts with obstruction
- possible secondary signs of cholangitis, including debris in the biliary system
Differential diagnosis
Consider:
References
- 1. Schulte S, Baron R, Teefey S et al. CT of the Extrahepatic Bile Ducts: Wall Thickness and Contrast Enhancement in Normal and Abnormal Ducts. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1990;154(1):79-85. doi:10.2214/ajr.154.1.2104731
- 2. Carroll B & Oppenheimer D. Sclerosing Cholangitis: Sonographic Demonstration of Bile Duct Wall Thickening. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1982;139(5):1016-8. doi:10.2214/ajr.139.5.1016
- 3. Raman S & Fishman E. Abnormalities of the Distal Common Bile Duct and Ampulla: Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis Using Multiplanar Reformations and 3D Imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014;203(1):17-28. doi:10.2214/ajr.13.11288
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