Choledocholithiasis MRI

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Overview

Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) may help diagnose Choledocholithiasis and has replaced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram ECRP as the gold standard for diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. Findings on MRI suggestive of/diagnostic of Choledocholithiasis include filling defect within the biliary tree. No MRCP is needed if the diagnosis is already made with Ultrasound, and therapeutic ERCP is recommended.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) may help diagnose Choledocholithiasis and has replaced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram ECRP as the gold standard for diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. Findings on MRI suggestive of/diagnostic of Choledocholithiasis include filling defect within the biliary tree. No MRCP is needed if the diagnosis is already made with Ultrasound, and therapeutic ERCP is recommended.

MRI post MRCP showing a gallstone in gallbladder (yellow arrow) Case courtesy of Dr Mostafa El-Feky (picture courtesy: Radiopaedia)

MRI post MRCP showing a gallstone in gallbladder (yellow arrowhead) Case courtesy of Dr Mostafa El-Feky (picture courtesy: Radiopaedia)