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  1. Biopsy - biliary tract 
    A biliary tract biopsy is the removal of small amounts of cells and fluids from the duodenum, bile ducts, ... A sample for a biliary tract biopsy can be obtained in different ways. A needle biopsy can be done if you have a well-defined ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003894.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Biliary atresia 
    Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry a liquid called bile from the ... Biliary atresia occurs when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver are abnormally narrow, blocked, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001145.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Primary biliary cirrhosis 
    ... of the bile ducts together are called the biliary tract. When the bile ducts become swollen or ... of the liver called cirrhosis. This is called biliary cirrhosis. Advanced cirrhosis can lead to liver failure.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000282.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Gallstones 
    ... likely to happen during pregnancy) Liver cirrhosis and biliary tract infections (pigmented stones) Medical conditions that cause ... to right upper abdomen. This is known as biliary colic. The pain goes away if the stone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000273.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Biliary system 
    The biliary system creates, moves, stores, and releases bile into the duodenum . This helps the body digest food. It ... products from the liver to the duodenum. The biliary system includes: The gallbladder Bile ducts and certain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002240.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Bile duct stricture 
    ... tests can help reveal a problem with the biliary system . Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is higher than normal. ... Inflammation and narrowing of the biliary duct may return in some ... infection above the narrowed area. Strictures that remain for a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000220.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Bile duct obstruction 
    ... or pancreas Tumors that have spread to the biliary system Liver and bile duct worms (flukes) The ... pancreatic cancer Injury to the abdominal area Recent biliary surgery Recent biliary cancer (such as bile duct ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000263.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram 
    ... from the body. That process is called percutaneous biliary drainage (PTBD). ... Cameron J. Gallbladder and biliary tree. In: Cameron J, ed. Current Surgical Therapy . 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 8. James TW, Baron TH. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003820.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Biliary obstruction - series (image) 
    Biliary obstruction occurs when the duct which transports bile from the liver to the small intestine (duodenum) ... diagnosis may come from an endoscopic examination. Untreated biliary obstruction may cause life-threatening infection or chronic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100199_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Gallbladder radionuclide scan 
    ... due to: Abnormal anatomy of the bile system (biliary anomalies) Bile duct obstruction Bile leaks or abnormal ... O'Malley JP, Ziessman HA, Thrall JH. Hepatic, biliary, and splenic scintigraphy. In: O'Malley JP, Ziessman ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003826.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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