Can the common bile duct drain into the fourth part of the duodenum?
An interesting case masqueraded as a case of the common bile duct entering the fourth part of the duodenum; this is an extremely rare anomaly. A review of the literature was performed. Surgeons should be cautioned about this anomaly with regard to operative procedures for treatment.
McQuillan
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University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
Castles
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D000328:Adult; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography