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Multiple distal common bile duct stones in a non dilatated bile duct, missed on the first ultrasound examination because the papil area was not examined properly (Initial examination)

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Pain after cholecystectomy

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Multiple distal common bile duct stones in a non dilatated bile duct, missed on the first ultrasound examination because the papil area was not examined properly (Initial examination)

Normal appearing common bile duct

Normal appearing common bile duct at the level of the pancreas

Multiple distal common bile duct stones in a non dilatated bile duct, missed on the first ultrasound examination because the papil area was not examined properly. MRI scan showing bile duct stones.

Pitfalls

Multiple distal common bile duct stones in a non dilatated bile duct, missed on the first ultrasound examination because the papil area was not examined properly (second examination)

Multiple distal common bile duct stones longitudinal

Common bile duct and stone transverse

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 26
Body part: Bile ducts

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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