title: Pediatric cholangiopathies: diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract.
abstract: Pediatric gallbladder and bile duct disease encompasses a broad spectrum of processes, from congenital to developmental to neoplastic. We describe normal pediatric biliary anatomy and summarize the most common pathologic entities, with a focus on non-invasive imaging techniques and findings. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality in children with suspected biliary pathology based on its widespread availability, cost effectiveness, and lack of ionizing radiation. MRI and MRCP are often used for further evaluation in cases of diagnostic uncertainty and for surgical planning.
authors: Department of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Ave., Box 09, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. mark.sharafinski@gmail.com.
authors: Mark E
authors: ME
authors: Sharafinski
authors: Nemours Hospital/Health System, 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA.
authors: Arthur B
authors: AB
authors: Meyers
authors: Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, 1101 E. Marshall St., Room 4-052, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA.
authors: Gregory
authors: G
authors: Vorona
mesh_terms: D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans
keywords: Biliary atresia; Biliary disease; Biliary imaging; Cholestasis; MRCP; Pediatric