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I just told i have mild ectasia of the common bile duct. what does this mean? i have had several months of luq pain and only recently started vomiting

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Ectasia = Narrowing: Could be Sclerosing cholangitis. Ask your gastroenterologist, he may want to place a stent

Answered 3/12/2016

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