Imaging of the jaundiced patient

Hosp Med. 2005 Jan;66(1):17-22. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2005.66.1.17530.

Abstract

Jaundice is a common condition which has a wide range of causes. Imaging plays a vital role in establishing the underlying aetiology and planning management. Image-guided interventional techniques are used for therapeutic procedures and for diagnostic purposes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract Diseases / complications
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods
  • Hematologic Diseases / complications
  • Heme / metabolism
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / complications
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Jaundice / diagnosis*
  • Jaundice / etiology
  • Jaundice / therapy
  • Liver Diseases / complications
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Radiology, Interventional
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Heme