IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Common bile duct sludge

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Episodes of epigastric area pain

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

There is a well-defined, relatively echogenic structure without posterior acoustic shadowing in the common bile duct. No vascularity is seen.

Case Discussion

The features are very likely of sludge ball in the distal CBD than choledocholithiasis.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.