Diagnostic imaging to identify the cause of jaundice

T J Barloon; G R Bergus; A M Weissman

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Diagnostic imaging to identify the cause of jaundice

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Diagnostic imaging to identify the cause of jaundice

T J Barloon, G R Bergus and A M Weissman

American family physician, Vol.54(2), pp.556-564

08/1996

PMID: 8701836

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Abstract

Imaging studies can be helpful in identifying the etiology of conjugated (direct) hyper-bilirubinemia. An elevated direct bilirubin level suggests obstructive jaundice, and ultrasound or computed tomographic (CT) imaging may identify the responsible structural lesion. Imaging can also be used to guide percutaneous biopsy. A cost-effective strategy for determining the cause of direct hyperbilirubinemia rests on ultrasound as the primary modality. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and CT are performed as follow-up studies only when necessary. Magnetic resonance imaging is rarely useful.

Gallstones - diagnosis

Humans

Liver Neoplasms - complications

Male

Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - secondary

Cholestasis, Extrahepatic - complications

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - complications

Cholangitis - complications

Ultrasonography

Adult

Female

Bile Duct Neoplasms - complications

Hyperbilirubinemia - etiology

Liver Neoplasms - secondary

Hyperbilirubinemia - diagnosis

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnosis

Cholestasis, Extrahepatic - diagnosis

Cholangitis - diagnosis

Gallstones - complications

Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnosis

Diagnostic Imaging

Algorithms

Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis

Hyperbilirubinemia - diagnostic imaging

Aged

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Title: Subtitle: Diagnostic imaging to identify the cause of jaundice
Creators: T J Barloon - University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA
G R Bergus
A M Weissman
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: American family physician, Vol.54(2), pp.556-564
Publisher: United States
PMID: 8701836
ISSN: 0002-838X
eISSN: 1532-0650
Language: English
Date published: 08/1996
Academic Unit: Radiology; Physician Assistant Studies; Psychiatry; Family and Community Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984051542902771

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