Post-hepatic icterus

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  • Bile duct obstruction by liver flukes (Fasciola, Clonorchis), ectopic migrating Ascaris, gallstone, carcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma is a late complicaton of chronic Clonorchis sinensis infection.

  • Mirizzi syndrome (stone in the ductus cysticus with compression of the ductus hepaticus)

  • Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas: deep epigastric pain with a greatly enlarged gallbladder is suggestive.

Category: Medical Subject Notes , Medicine Notes , Surgery Notes

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