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When hepatic biliary radicals are dilated in a ct scan, what exactly does it mean?

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There's a blockage : By "radicals" i assume you mean ducts. When a duct (pipe) is dilated it means it's enlarged. Imagine a stretchy soft pipe that normally drains liquid. If something blocks it, the back end will enlarge. The most common things that cause a dilated biliary duct are stones.:).

Answered 8/21/2020

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Can be: Bile duct blockage. See gastroenterologist or general surgeon.

Answered 10/11/2012

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