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To dr.clarence grim, i mean a common bile duct obstruction of a gallstone, what kind of structural changes can it cause in a short term obstruction?

Q: to dr.clarence grim, i mean a common bile duct obstruction of a gallstone, what kind of structural changes can it cause in a short term obstruction?

: Fibrosis, steatosis and is a risk factor for cancer of the bile duct and gallbladder which can spread to liver and cause structural change. A high bile pressure behind the stone, which has likely been in gall baldder for a long time, can cause structural damage as well. Usually clears with stone/gall bladder removal. Time will tell.

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Fibrosis, steatosis and is a risk factor for cancer of the bile duct and gallbladder which can spread to liver and cause structural change. A high bile pressure behind the stone, which has likely been in gall baldder for a long time, can cause structural damage as well. Usually clears with stone/gall bladder removal. Time will tell.

Answered 7/29/2022

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To dr.clarence grim, i mean a common bile duct obstruction of a gallstone, what kind of structural changes can it cause in a short term obstruction?

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