biliary system Flashcards
GB normal tranverse diameter
less than 5 cm
GB wall layers
mucosa-inner
muslce-middle
serosa- outer
normal gb wall measurement
<3mm
systemic issues that can also cause GB wall thickness
aids
congestive heart failure
aids
where are the valves of heister located
cystic duct
cystic duct location
superior to cbd and inferior to CHD
superior to neck of GB
normal measurement of CHD
4mm or less
where does the CBD connect at the duodenum
ampulla of vater
what does the sphincter of oddi do
controls the flow of bile and pancreatic fluid through ampulla of vater
CBD normal measurement with GB present
> 8mm
CBD normal measurement without GB
> 12mm
positive fatty meal administration exam
ducts increase in size more than 1mm due to increased bile levels with obstruction
choledochal cyst
most commonly effects the cbd
congenital weakness of ductal walls
choledochal cyst symptoms
jaundice
pain
fever
choledochal cyst lab values
increased alp