[Traumatic hemobilia: a case report and literature review].
Traumatic hemobilia consists of hemorrhage into the biliary tract as a result of abdominal trauma. The classical triad of biliary colic, jaundice and upper gastrointestinal bleeding is not a constant finding, and clinically silent hemobilia has been reported. The treatment of choice is selective embolization, but spontaneous cessation of bleeding can occur, especially in mild forms. We report a case of occult traumatic hemobilia in which the diagnosis was suggested by transitory changes in ultrasonography and hepatic biochemistry.
Muñoz
Cristián
C
Sección de Gastroenterología. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Santiago. Chile.
Fernández
Manuel
M
Brahm
Javier
J
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000368:Aged; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000209:etiology; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000150:complications; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005878:Gilbert Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D006431:Hemobilia / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006932:Hyperbilirubinemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*