Biliary Imaging Flashcards
MRCP imaging techniques
MRCP = T2 weighted sequences to view fluid in biliary tract/surrounding structures
fast spin echo sequences
intremediate T2 (TE 80-100ms) best suited for biliary ductal syste
advantages/disadvantages of MRCP over ERCP
Advantages
- MRCP has the ability to see extra-luminal findings.
- MRCP can visualize excluded (obstructed) ducts.
- MRCP is non-invasive.
Disadvantages
- MRCP does not allow for concurrent therapeutic intervention.
- MRCP does not actively distend the biliary ductal system with contrast. -MRCP has worse spatial resolution compared to ERCP.
gadoxetic acid disodium
Eovist
gadobenate dimeglumine
Multihance
contrast enhanced MRCP
FS T1 weighted with gadolinium contrast agents with biliary excretion
short T1 relaxation resulting in T1 hyperintense biliary fluid (20-45 min delay to allow for biliary excretion)
Todani system
divides choledochal cysts based on number, distribution, morphology
type I: fusiform dilation
type II: extrahepatic saccular dilation
type III: intraduodenal bile duct dilation
type IV: multiple segments dilated
type V: intrahepatic dilation/caroli disease
choledochal cysts vs hamartomas
choledochal cysts communicate with biliary tree
hamartomas do not communicate with biliary tree
biliary anatomic variants
low insertion of cystic duct
aberrant right posterior duct
aberrant right posterior duct clinical significance
right hepatic liver donor; 2 right hepatc ducts must be anastomosed separately
when are choledochal cysts diagnosed? increased risk?
childhood; increased risk for cholangiocarcinoma
most common type of extrahepatic cyst
type 1 choledochal cyst
caroli disease association
polycystic kidneys
caroli syndrome
caroli disease + hepatic fibrosis
central dot sign
CECT: small branch of portal vein and hepatic artery dilated bile ducts
type of cholcystitis seen in ICU pts
acalculus colecystitis