PMC3038954_01
Axial computed tomography showing a hepatic cyst infiltrating upon the common hepatic duct and causing hepatic duct dilation.
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F1
Abdominal computed tomography (CT) studies were remarkable for multiple hepatic cysts, but malignancy could not be excluded (Figures 1,2,3).
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) evaluating the 18 mm common hepatic duct filling defect, and revealing obstructing blood clots.
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F4
The obstructing blood clots (Figures 4 and 5) were removed with a 9 mm balloon and a 7-French 10 cm stent was placed in the proximal common hepatic duct.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic (ERCP) removal of obstructing blood clots is initiated.
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F5
The obstructing blood clots (Figures 4 and 5) were removed with a 9 mm balloon and a 7-French 10 cm stent was placed in the proximal common hepatic duct.