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'''Biliary dyskinesia''' is a failure of proper movement of the [[sphincter of Oddi]]. | '''Biliary dyskinesia''' is a failure of proper movement of the [[sphincter of Oddi]]. | ||
Failure of the biliary sphincter can be distinguished from the pancreatic sphincter. | Failure of the biliary sphincter can be distinguished from the pancreatic sphincter. | ||
== Diagnosis == | |||
=== History and Symptoms === | |||
=== Physical Examination === | |||
===Laboratory Findings=== | |||
The initial laboratory work-up should include: [[liver function tests]] ([[Aspartate aminotransferase|AST]], [[Alanine transaminase|ALT]] and, total [[bilirubin]]), [[amylase]], and [[lipase]]. | |||
=== CT === | |||
[[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is not helpful in [[gallbladder]] or biliary diseases. However, it is helpful in [[Acute abdominal pain DDx|acute abdominal pain]]. | |||
=== Ultrasound === | |||
=== Other Imaging Findings === | |||
=== Other Diagnostic Studies === | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Biliary dyskinesia is a failure of proper movement of the sphincter of Oddi.
Failure of the biliary sphincter can be distinguished from the pancreatic sphincter.
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
The initial laboratory work-up should include: liver function tests (AST, ALT and, total bilirubin), amylase, and lipase.
CT
CT scan is not helpful in gallbladder or biliary diseases. However, it is helpful in acute abdominal pain.