Imaging of Biliary Infections

Abstract

Biliary tract infections cover a wide spectrum of etiologies and clinical presentations. Imaging plays an important role in understanding the etiology and as well as the extent of disease. Imaging also plays a vital role in assessing treatment response once a diagnosis is established. This article will review the imaging findings of commonly encountered biliary tract infectious diseases.

Keywords

biliary infections - cholangitides - parasites - immunocompromised - echinococcal

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