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Ascending cholangitis x ray

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There are no specific x-ray findings associated with ascending cholangitis

X-Ray

X-Ray

There are no particular x-ray findings associated with ascending cholangitis. However, gallstones may be visible on radiographs in 15-20 percent of the cases depending on the degree of calcification[1]. An ileus can also be seen sometimes.

References

References

  1. ↑ Bortoff GA, Chen MY, Ott DJ, Wolfman NT, Routh WD (2000). “Gallbladder stones: imaging and intervention”. Radiographics. 20 (3): 751–66. doi:10.1148/radiographics.20.3.g00ma16751. PMID 10835126.

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