The most common type of choledochal cyst is type I, which involves a fusiform dilation of the common bile duct. Understanding the diagnosis, treatment options, and potential complications ...

Chronic intraductal gall stones. Bile duct adenoma and biliary papillomatosis. Caroli’s disease (cystic dilatation of ducts, lifetime risk 7%). Choledochal cysts (about 5% will transform, risk ...

A Bartholin's cyst, also known as Bartholin's gland cyst or a Bartholin’s duct cyst, occurs when one of two glands at the vaginal opening fills up with fluid. You can treat a Bartholin’s cyst at home ...

FOR the 6,000 people in the UK who are newly diagnosed with bile duct cancer every year, the prognosis is uniquely grim. According to data from Cancer Research UK, up to 70 per cent of all these ...

Background: The purpose of the present study was to define the differential diagnostic markers of benign and malignant bile duct strictures without demonstrable mass on ultrasonography (US ...

Bile acids (BAs) as cholesterol-derived molecules play an essential role in some physiological processes such as nutrient absorption, glucose homeostasis and regulation of energy expenditure. They are ...

Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease. 12 min read What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic ...

Skene’s gland duct cysts are benign, asymptomatic bulging interlabial masses that are rarely identified in female newborns. The aetiology is unknown, but it is commonly associated with in utero ...

A urachal cyst is a sac of tissue and fluid between the bladder and the belly button (umbilicus). The cyst forms in the remnants of the urachus, a structure normally present in a fetus that usually ...

Doctors in the UK are hoping to transform the lives of people with deadly bile duct cancer. A new study – which has shown promising early results – matches the patient’s tumour to one or ...

Other issues that can lead to bile blockage include bile duct cysts, bile duct strictures (a narrowing of the bile ducts), and birth defects that cause structural issues in the biliary system.

MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): An MRI uses strong magnetic waves to create a detailed picture. An MRCP uses MRI imaging with special software to help detect gallstones and ...