Biliary abnormalities associated with portal biliopathy: evaluation on MR cholangiography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Apr;188(4):W341-7. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.1649.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the MRI features of portal biliopathy.

Conclusion: MR cholangiography coupled with dynamic 3D gradient-echo imaging could not only detect portal vein occlusion, cavernous transformation, and gallbladder varices but is also suitable for delineating associated bile duct abnormalities.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bile Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Bile Ducts / pathology*
  • Cholangiography / methods*
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Portal Vein*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*