Cholangitis diagnostic study of choice
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is the diagnostic study of choice for identifying lesions of the biliary tree with sensitivity comparable to that of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP).
Diagnostic Study of Choice
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is the diagnostic study of choice for identifying lesions of the biliary tree with sensitivity comparable to that of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography ERCP[1].
- MRCP is non-invasive and does not require contrast medium.
- Biliary stones < 5mm may be missed on MRCP[2][3].
- MRCP can identify if the lesion in the biliary tree is situated high or low.
- This identification of the location of the lesion may aid in choosing the appropriate intervention (for example, PTC for high lesions and ERCP for lesions situated lower down the biliary tree).
References
- ↑ Zhong L, Xiao SD, Stoker J, Nj Tytgat G (2004). "Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography". Chin J Dig Dis. 5 (4): 139–48. doi:10.1111/j.1443-9573.2004.00174.x. PMID 15612882.
- ↑ Miller JC, Harisinghani M, Richter JM, Thrall JH, Lee SI (February 2007). "Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography". J Am Coll Radiol. 4 (2): 133–6. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2006.10.002. PMID 17412247.
- ↑ Sahni VA, Mortele KJ (September 2008). "Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: current use and future applications". Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 6 (9): 967–77. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2008.05.017. PMID 18774532.