A new variant of cholecystohepatic duct: MR cholangiography demonstration

Surg Radiol Anat. 2015 Jul;37(5):539-41. doi: 10.1007/s00276-014-1356-9. Epub 2014 Aug 3.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance cholangiography used before laparoscopic cholecystectomy may reduce the incidence of post-operative complications related to the high anatomic variability of the biliary system. A number of anatomic variants of the biliary tree have been reported. We present a rare case in which magnetic resonance cholangiography demonstrated a new variant of the cholecystohepatic bile duct acting as a communication between the gallbladder fundus and an intrahepatic biliary duct.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged