title: Improved accuracy in the diagnosis of intrahepatic bile duct ectasia in Caroli's disease by combination of ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiography.
abstract: Caroli's disease is characterized by dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Cholangitis, liver cirrhosis and development of a cholangiocarcinoma are possible complications. For optimal therapy, a correct diagnosis of the extent of the disease is mandatory. The present report demonstrates that the combination of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and ultrasound may lead to a more reliable diagnosis of the extent of Caroli's disease. It is therefore essential to perform ultrasound in all these patients.
authors: Dept. of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, University Hospital Charité (Campus Mitte), Berlin, Germany. steffen.rickes@charite.de
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Rickes
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Neye
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Wirth
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ortner
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Lochs
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Wermke
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016767:Caroli Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014463:Ultrasonography