Question 1

what can cause a enlarged bile duct?

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Blockage: This is usually due to a blockage downstream from the duct like a stone. You should have your blood levels checked and an ultrasound done to rule out stones which can cause other problems in the future.

Question 2

what might happens if stents in the bile duct fail?

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Jaundice: When the bile duct narrows, bile (digestive juices)backs up into the bloodstream and you can become jaundiced(yellow)or develop an infection due to the blockage.

Question 3

will a collapsed bile duct always remain collapsed?

Accepted Answer

No: With adequate bile flow, a collapsed bile duct will open up sufficiently.

Question 4

could you tell me what happens if stents in the bile duct continue to fail?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On cause of stenosis. Benign versus malignant lesion. If  plastic stents fail, sometimes a metallic stent with or without fabric covering could be placed. Some will require surgical bypass or repair. Your gastroenterologist  and surgeon and interventional radiologist will need to come up with a treatment plan.

Question 5

i was told i have a mild borderline bile duct prominence what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your bile ducts can become enlarged from stones or tumors or scarring. See gastroenterologist. Mrcp can image the ducts. Gi doc may do ercp. See radiologyinfo.Org for mrcp info.

Question 6

is a benign cbd stricture considered as an obstruction to the bile duct? will it restrict the flow of bile unless treated?

Accepted Answer

: Stricture means narrowing and narrowing causes restriction of flow. Whether you need treatment or not will depend on your symptoms and findings as determined by your doctor.

Question 7

is a common bile duct 0.5 cm normal?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, 5 mm or less is normal caliber of common bile duct. Take care.

Question 8

can blockage in the bile duct cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be quite painful.

Question 9

can you get benign tumours in the bile duct?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But these are rare, usually the tumor presents as a cause of a blocked bile duct. The fear is always malignancy, and then we find benign after surgery. Its best to see a gastroenterologist who does eus, and a hepatobiliary surgeon.

Question 10

describe the features of a bile duct disease.?

Accepted Answer

Variab;e: Bile duct disease can be from an inherited defect, gallstones, and rarely tumors. Upper abdominal pain and pressure, upper abdominal bloating and gas, frequent nausea, and abnormal blood tests can occur. Less commonly yellow jaundice occurs.

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Could you tell me what happens if stents in the bile duct continue to fail?

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Is a benign cbd stricture considered as an obstruction to the bile duct? will it restrict the flow of bile unless treated?

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Is a common bile duct 0.5 cm normal?

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