title: Case report: massive biliary dilatation mimicking cystic retroperitoneal masses on computed tomography.
abstract: An unusual case is presented in which a massively dilated common bile duct produced a confusing CT image of multiple cystic areas within the abdominal cavity. Cholangiography and CT-cholangiography were useful in establishing the correct diagnosis. The differential diagnosis of cystic retroperitoneal masses is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, City University of New York, NY 10029-6574.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Glajchen
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gendler
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mitty
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Train
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002758:Cholangiography; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001651:Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed