Double duct sign

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right upper quadrant pain and jaundice.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years old
Gender: Female
ct

Simultaneous dilatation of the common bile and pancreatic ducts due to mass of the head of the pancreas.

Case Discussion

The CT study shows a double duct sign that refers simultaneous dilatation of the common bile and pancreatic ductsCarcinoma of the head of the pancreas and ampullary tumors are the most common causes of the double duct sign. Further ERCP is needed for more evaluation.

 

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