Question 1

what is mild intra and extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation?

Accepted Answer

Widened biliary duct: This term comes from the radiologist and GI doctors who look for a dilated biliary duct as evidence of obstruction or blockage of the biliary duct. The intra- and extra- descriptors just refer to where along the rout of the duct they notice the dilation.

Question 2

my ct showing extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation up to 1.5 cm  mri dated 9/26/2013   was 1.4cm what does this mean and why are they giving me pre-op  ?

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CUSTOM ANSWER: I see that you've been waiting for our answer. Unfortunately, answering this type of specific questions requires much more data than just technical terms and numbers (e.g., your medical history, medications, imaging, etc.) So to get any meaningful answer, it is best to get help directly from the provider who ordered the test or their team. Hope this helps, and sorry we cannot answer sufficiently.

Question 3

the liver is normal in size but shows increased echogenicity compatible with fatty infiltration no focal lesions are seen. the gallbladder is adequately distended and contains no calculi. there is no biliary ductal dilatation. the kidneys are norma?

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: And your question is??  Consider fatty liver if compatible with your history, exam and labs.

Question 4

age 36, no alcohol. bilirubin 4 sgpt 127 sgot 79 liver size 14.5cm. diffuse fatty liver. no biliary dilatation. common duct 2mm. confirm fatty liver?

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Possibly but ...: That bilirubin is awfully high for just fatty liver. If the rest of the work-up comes back negative, you may still need a liver biopsy to figure out what is going on.

Question 5

ct scan: "liver is normal in morphology. mild intrahepatic biliary duct dilatation. normal common bile duct". is this normal?

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Relatively normal: If the radiology report states normal morphology it is fairly certain there are no big worries. We do not know why the scan was ordered but mild intrahepatic biliary duct dilatation may be completely normal for this patient. The normal common bile duct finding means the liver, pancreas and gallbladder empty in to a normal duct that drains into the intestine. All good findings. Good luck.

Question 6

normal mrcp except for little sludge in gallbladder neck. no biliary ductal dilatation. hida showed no sign of cystic duct obstruction. why would hida show prompt tracer filling of my liver and gb but bowel not seen after 90 minutes? no cck given?

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: Ask this question of the gastroenterologist who ordered the study. Good Luck

Question 7

2cm shadowing stone in the fundus.  no pericholecystic fluid seen.  no biliary ductal dilation seen, the common bile duct measures 5 mm.  meaning?

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Gallstone: It seems like you have a gallstone sitting in there, not really doing anything.  It’s not causing an infection. It’s not blocking the passage of bile.  But it could.  If it decides to move, that 20mm stone won’t pass out through that 5mm common bile duct.  You may want to at least have a general surgeon aware of this.

Question 8

what is meant by no biliary ductal dilitation and no hepitic masses and gallbladder walls are normal?

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Seems like: A relatively normal study.  No abmnomalities seen.

Question 9

ast is 133, alt is 39, ggt is 88. i am experiencing pain at/below right ribs since last 3 months. ultrasound showed no abnormality except intraheptic bilary ducts dilation and minimal hydronephrosis which resolved. pls diagnose cause for ast levels ?

Accepted Answer

AST: Possible causes for elevated AST include the following: Alcohol, hemolytic anemia, anorexia, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, drugs, dermatomyositis, liver disease, pancreatitis, Poly arteritis nodosa, renal infarct, hepatic tumor.

Question 10

ultrasound found mild extrahepatic biliary dilatation increased by 1 mm from last year; significance uncertain, increasing fatty infiltration of the liver, pancreas normal, doctor ordered endoscopy
your thoughts?

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Biliary dilatation: Depends on what else is going on. Need more details to be better able to help.

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What is mild intra and extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation?

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My ct showing extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation up to 1.5 cm mri dated 9/26/2013 was 1.4cm what does this mean and why are they giving me pre-op ?

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The liver is normal in size but shows increased echogenicity compatible with fatty infiltration no focal lesions are seen. the gallbladder is adequately distended and contains no calculi. there is no biliary ductal dilatation. the kidneys are norma?

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Age 36, no alcohol. bilirubin 4 sgpt 127 sgot 79 liver size 14.5cm. diffuse fatty liver. no biliary dilatation. common duct 2mm. confirm fatty liver?

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Ct scan: "liver is normal in morphology. mild intrahepatic biliary duct dilatation. normal common bile duct". is this normal?

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Normal mrcp except for little sludge in gallbladder neck. no biliary ductal dilatation. hida showed no sign of cystic duct obstruction. why would hida show prompt tracer filling of my liver and gb but bowel not seen after 90 minutes? no cck given?

A member asked:

2cm shadowing stone in the fundus. no pericholecystic fluid seen. no biliary ductal dilation seen, the common bile duct measures 5 mm. meaning?

A member asked:

What is meant by no biliary ductal dilitation and no hepitic masses and gallbladder walls are normal?

A member asked:

Ast is 133, alt is 39, ggt is 88. i am experiencing pain at/below right ribs since last 3 months. ultrasound showed no abnormality except intraheptic bilary ducts dilation and minimal hydronephrosis which resolved. pls diagnose cause for ast levels ?

A member asked:

Ultrasound found mild extrahepatic biliary dilatation increased by 1 mm from last year; significance uncertain, increasing fatty infiltration of the liver, pancreas normal, doctor ordered endoscopy your thoughts?

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