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I have a large bulge on my right side just below my ribs. it's getting harder. ct scan normal except for a dilated transverse colon 7cm and dilated bile duct 6.8 cm. can't see gastro doc till end of nov. had kyphoplasty 2 wks ago. i'm worried?

Q: i have a large bulge on my right side just below my ribs. it's getting harder. ct scan normal except for a dilated transverse colon 7cm and dilated bile duct 6.8 cm. can't see gastro doc till end of nov. had kyphoplasty 2 wks ago. i'm worried?

: Is dilated bile duct 6.8 cm a typo? If it is the correct bile duct size, you should go to ER.

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Is dilated bile duct 6.8 cm a typo? If it is the correct bile duct size, you should go to ER.

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Answered 10/26/2022

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A member asked:

I have a large bulge on my right side just below my ribs. it's getting harder. ct scan normal except for a dilated transverse colon 7cm and dilated bile duct 6.8 cm. can't see gastro doc till end of nov. had kyphoplasty 2 wks ago. i'm worried?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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