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Biliary colic with dilated common bile duct: simple "sheepish" problem?

Authors :
Ashdhir P
Sharma SS
Sharma G
Source :
Journal of the Indian Medical Association [J Indian Med Assoc] 2014 Feb; Vol. 112 (2), pp. 122-3.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

A 40-year-old man, resident of a rural area of Rajasthan state of India presented with recurrent biliary colic and fever since last 2 years. Examination was normal and investigations revealed a dilated common bile duct with elevated alkaline phosphatase. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed a dilated biliary system without any evident cause. Patient was subjected to endoscopic retrograde cholangioancreatography and it demonstrated biliary dilatation with a linear filling defect in lower common bile duct, further sphinicterotomy was done and a live Fasciola hepatica was extracted using a biliary basket.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0019-5847
Volume :
112
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25935973