Pediatric cholangiopathies: diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract

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• 作者：Mark E. Sharafinski Jr. ; Arthur B. Meyers ; Gregory Vorona
• 关键词：Pediatric ; Biliary disease ; Biliary imaging ; MRCP ; Cholestasis ; Biliary atresia
• 刊名：Abdominal Radiology
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：42
• 期：1
• 页码：69-85
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• 刊物类别：Medicine
• 刊物主题：Imaging / Radiology; Gastroenterology; Hepatology;
• 出版者：Springer US
• ISSN：2366-0058
• 卷排序：42

文摘

Pediatric gallbladder and bile duct disease encompasses a broad spectrum of processes, from congenital to developmental to neoplastic. We describe normal pediatric biliary anatomy and summarize the most common pathologic entities, with a focus on non-invasive imaging techniques and findings. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality in children with suspected biliary pathology based on its widespread availability, cost effectiveness, and lack of ionizing radiation. MRI and MRCP are often used for further evaluation in cases of diagnostic uncertainty and for surgical planning.