Common Bile Duct Disorders
The common bile duct (CBD) is a small tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. CBD disorders can occur due to various reasons, including blockages, infections, and inflammation.
Types of Common Bile Duct Disorders
CBD Stone
Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a relatively frequent disorder with a prevalence of 10-20% in patients with gallstones. This is also associated with serious complications, including obstructive jaundice, acute suppurative cholangitis, and acute pancreatitis.
CBD Stricture
A bile duct stricture is an abnormal narrowing, most often of the common bile duct. This is a tube that moves bile from the liver to the small intestine. Bile is a substance that helps with digestion.
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a group of cancers that begin in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are branched tubes that connect the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine . They carry bile, which is a fluid that helps the body digest fats that are in food.
Obstructive Jaundice
Obstructive jaundice is a specific type of jaundice, where symptoms develop due to a narrowed or blocked bile duct or pancreatic duct, preventing the normal drainage of bile from the bloodstream into the intestines.