Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
• Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
• Neoplasia: Pancreatic tumour, Cholangiocarcinoma, Ampullary tumour, Extrinsic compression
• Congenital: Choledochol cyst, Caroli's disease, Duodenal diverticulum, AUPBD
• Stones: Biliary stone(s), Microlithiasis (sludge), Mirizzi's syndrome
• Inflammatory: Chronic pancreatitis, PSC (or secondary SC), IgG4, Post-op
• Others: Ampullary stenosis, Parasitic infection, Ischaemic biliopathy, SOD
Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau
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