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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 12/2006

01-12-2006 | Original Article

Sonographic diagnosis of a common pancreaticobiliary channel in children

Authors: Séverine Chapuy, Guillaume Gorincour, Bertrand Roquelaure, Audrey Aschero, Marie Paris, Karine Lambot, Arnauld Delarue, Brigitte Bourlière-Najean, Philippe Petit

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2006

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Abstract

Background

A common pancreaticobiliary channel is a very rare condition, but its diagnosis is of paramount importance since it can lead to complications that can be prevented.

Objective

To illustrate the sonographic diagnosis of a common pancreaticobiliary channel in children referred for abdominal pain or jaundice.

Materials and methods

Four children were diagnosed by ultrasonography and the diagnosis was subsequently confirmed by MRI.

Results

Sonography demonstrated a pancreaticobiliary junction located in the pancreatic head above the sphincter of Oddi. This rare congenital anomaly was confirmed in all patients by MRI.

Conclusion

A common pancreaticobiliary channel can be diagnosed by sonography. Nevertheless, our experience is limited, and although sonography can provide an alert and can assist management, it cannot yet replace MRI.
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Metadata
Title
Sonographic diagnosis of a common pancreaticobiliary channel in children
Authors
Séverine Chapuy
Guillaume Gorincour
Bertrand Roquelaure
Audrey Aschero
Marie Paris
Karine Lambot
Arnauld Delarue
Brigitte Bourlière-Najean
Philippe Petit
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2006
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-006-0322-z

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