Choledocholithiasis ultrasound
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Overview
Ultrasound is helpful in the first in establishing a diagnosis of Choledocholithiasis. Findings on ultrasound suggestive of Choledocholithiasis include dilated bile duct, visualization of stone(s), andgallstones should increase suspicion.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is helpful in the first in establishing a diagnosis of Choledocholithiasis. Findings on ultrasound suggestive of Choledocholithiasis include
- dilated bile duct
- visualization of stone(s)
- gallstones should increase suspicion, especially if multiple and small
- Recently endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has also been used with very high sensitivity and specificity. [1]
