CT Features in Malignant Obstructive Jaundice (A Report of 50 Cases )
- VernacularTitle:恶性梗阻性黄疸的CT征象分析(附50例报告)
- Author:
Fengxue ZHOU
;
Jianan WANG
;
Yi ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
obstructive jaundice;
malignant tumor;
tomography , X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the CT appearances and diagnostic value of malignant obstructive jaundice.Methods The CT signs of malignant obstructive jaundice proved by surgery and pathology in 50 cases were analyzed ,among them ,there were 21 cases of cholangiocarcinoma,15 cases of the head of pancreas, 8 cases of ampullary carcinoma, 4 cases of gallbladder carcinoma and 2 cases of cholangiocarcinoma complicated with gallbladder carcinoma.Results CT features of malignant obstructive jaundice included dilatation of the bile ducts which presented as“soft rattan sign”,other findings were “truncation sign”,“soft tissue mass”,“double duct sign”,lymphadenopathy and ascites .Conclusion CT examination has important value in diagnosing malignant obstructive jaundice. It can supply accurate location and causes of obstructive jaundice.
