Mirizzi's syndrome
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| DiseasesDB | 33254 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Features
Mirizzi syndrome has no consistent or unique clinical features that distinguish it from other more common forms of obstructive jaundice. Symptoms of recurrent cholangitis, jaundice, right upper quadrant pain, and elevated bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase may or may not be present. Acute presentations of the syndrome include pancreatitis or cholecystitis.
Diagnosis
CT scan or ultrasonography usually make the diagnosis. Often, ERCP is used to define the lesion anatomically prior to surgery.
Treatment
The treatment of choice is surgical excision of the gallbladder, and reconstruction of the common hepatic duct and common bile duct.
Eponym
It is named for Pablo Mirizzi.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
- ↑ Mirizzi PL: Syndrome del conducto hepatico. J Int de Chir 1948; 8: 731-77
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