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What is aerobilia?
AIR IN BILIARY SYSTEM. AIR IN BILIARY SYSTEM.
What is the medical condition primary biliary cirrhosis?
Primary biliary cirrhosis is the gradual destruction of the biliary system for unknown reasons.
What system cleans up after the antibodies?
The Biliary system...liver
What system cleans up the antibodies?
The Biliary system...liver
What group is the liver in?
The hepato-biliary system.
What does Biliary mean?
Of bile or of the gallbladder and bile ducts that transport bile and make up the biliary system or tract
How many patients who need a liver transplantation suffer from scarring or abnormality of the biliary system?
Scarring or abnormality of the biliary system accounts for roughly 20% of the patients who need a liver transplantation.
Aerobilia within a non dilated biliary system. Is this a cause for concern?
Aerobilia refers to the presence of air within the biliary system, which can be seen on imaging studies like X-rays. It can be a sign of a fistula between the biliary tree and the gastrointestinal tract or certain surgical procedures. The presence of aerobilia itself is not always a cause for concern, but the underlying cause should be investigated to determine if treatment is necessary.
What does no biliary tree dilation mean?
No biliary tree dilation means that the bile ducts within the liver and the bile duct system are not enlarged or obstructed. This finding is typically considered a normal result, indicating that bile is flowing properly from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine without any blockages. It can be a reassuring sign in imaging studies, suggesting that there are no issues such as gallstones or tumors affecting the biliary system.
How is primary biliary cirrhosis diagnosed?
Blood tests strongly suggest the correct diagnosis, but a liver biopsy is needed for confirmation. It is also usually necessary to x ray the biliary system to look for other causes of obstruction.
How is biliary atresia diagnosed?
The persistence of jaundice beyond the second week in a newborn with clay-colored stools is a sure sign of obstruction to the flow of bile. An immediate evaluation that includes blood tests and imaging of the biliary system will confirm the diagnosis.
What is an extrahepatic biliary prominence?
An extrahepatic biliary prominence is an anatomical structure seen in the developing embryo, which represents the precursor of the biliary duct system outside the liver. It plays a crucial role in the formation of the bile ducts that connect the liver to the intestine for bile flow.
