Biliary Ascariasis: MR Cholangiography Findings in Two Cases
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 175-178, 2001.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-153175
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ABSTRACT
We describe the imaging features of two cases of biliary ascariasis. Ultrasonography and CT showed no specific abnormal findings, but MR cholangiography clearly demonstrated an intraductal linear filling defect that led to the correct diagnosis. MR cholangiography is thus a useful technique for the diagnosis of biliary ascariasis.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ascariasis
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Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic
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Biliary Tract Diseases
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ascaris lumbricoides
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Common Bile Duct Diseases
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Animals
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article