IVC - benefit of prone images

Case contributed by Paul Simkin
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dilated CBD and cholestatic LFTs.

Patient Data

Age: 77
Gender: Male

The left hepatic ducts are opacified and appear non-dilated on supine images. When the patient is moved prone, we can see the degree of dilation.

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