Caroli's disease diagnosed in a child by MRCP

Clin Imaging. 2000 Sep-Oct;24(5):289-91. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00215-1.

Abstract

We describe a case of Caroli's disease associated with a choledochal cyst and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease in a child whose diagnosis was confirmed with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), after initial abnormalities were seen by ultrasonography. Invasive procedures such as liver biopsy or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) were, therefore, not necessary. Recent radiological advances in the diagnosis of Caroli's disease with particular emphasis on MRCP are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Caroli Disease / complications
  • Caroli Disease / diagnosis*
  • Caroli Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Child
  • Choledochal Cyst / complications
  • Choledochal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive / complications
  • Ultrasonography