Limy bile syndrome

J Pediatr Surg. 1993 Dec;28(12):1568-9. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(93)90099-7.

Abstract

Limy bile syndrome (LBS) is a rare condition in which a radiopaque gallbladder and/or bile ducts are noted on plain roentgenograms. LBS is caused by calcium carbonate precipitation in the bile and is usually associated with distal biliary tract obstruction. The etiology of limy bile syndrome is unclear; however, it may be a long-term complication of total parenteral nutrition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile / chemistry*
  • Calcium Carbonate / metabolism*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cholecystography
  • Cholestasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cystic Duct / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total / adverse effects
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Calcium Carbonate