Recent literature indicates that biliary cystadenomas are often misclassified due to the broad spectrum of liver cysts. A study evaluating 258 liver cysts found that a significant portion of these ...

The most common type of choledochal cyst is type I, which involves a fusiform dilation of the common bile duct. Understanding the diagnosis, treatment options, and potential complications ...

Other issues that can lead to bile blockage include bile duct cysts, bile duct strictures (a narrowing of the bile ducts), and birth defects that cause structural issues in the biliary system.

Korean pharmaceutical company HLB unveiled its roadmap for adding novel anticancer treatments for three cancer types to its ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Noticing grey poop may come as a surprise, but it's not always an emergency. Grey poop occasionally happens when you take certain medications for long periods. More ...

Albay is home to the first Endoscopy Unit with Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) in Bicol Region, Southern Luzon and Visayas. EUS ...

The main clinical dilemma is how to treat a patient if there is only an increased suspicion for a biliary cause of pancreatitis, and no definitive proof. The need for therapy seems justified by ...

"While mild infections might be asymptomatic, larger infestations can cause severe complications, including bile duct obstruction ... white, sago-like cysts embedded in raw beef or pork. When consumed ...

Hepatocellular adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia are of hepatocyte origin, whereas simple hepatic cysts, cystadenomas, and polycystic liver disease arise from the biliary epithelium, and ...

She subsequently underwent a secondary radical procedure consisting of a regional lymphadenectomy, hepaticojejunostomy, Roux-en-Y, and resection of the liver, gallbladder bed, and bile duct, including ...