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.
University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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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