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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2024; 12(15): 2678-2681
Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2678
Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2678
Imaging features of malignant vs stone-induced biliary obstruction: Aspects to consider
Cristian Lindner, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
Author contributions: Lindner C wrote this article.
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Corresponding author: Cristian Lindner, Doctor, MD, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, No. 1290 Victor Lamas, Concepción 4030000, Chile. Clindner@udec.cl
Received: February 8, 2024
Revised: April 3, 2024
Accepted: April 10, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
Revised: April 3, 2024
Accepted: April 10, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
Abstract
Radiological studies play a crucial role in the evaluation of patients with biliary duct obstruction, allowing for the guidance of clinical diagnosis towards a malignant or stone-induced etiology through the recognition of relevant imaging features, which must be continuously revisited given their prognostic significance. This article aims to emphasize the importance of recognizing crucial imaging aspects of malignant and stone-induced biliary obstruction.
Keywords: Malignant biliary obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Dilated bile ducts, Magnetic resonance, Multidetector computed tomography
Core Tip: Recognizing the radiological aspects of biliary obstruction is crucial for distinguishing between lithiasis and malignant origins, thereby facilitating the diagnosis and management of this pathology.