Gallbladder microlithiasis may be a cause of acute recurrent pancreatitis. When this process cannot be detected with routine investigative procedures, a precise etiologic diagnosis cannot be formulated. In such circumstances, endoscopic collection of bile followed by microscopic examination for presence of cholesterol crystals constitutes a valid diagnostic tool. Three cases of acute recurrent pancreatitis are presented in which cholesterol crystals were found in the bile. The technique and advantages of the method are described and a useful diagnostic approach is proposed.
Occult gallbladder microlithiasis causing acute recurrent pancreatitis. A report of three cases / Negro, Paolo; Flati, G.; Flati, D.; Porowska, B.; Tuscano, D.; Carboni, M.. - In: ACTA CHIRURGICA SCANDINAVICA. - ISSN 0001-5482. - 150:6(1984), pp. 503-506.
Occult gallbladder microlithiasis causing acute recurrent pancreatitis. A report of three cases
NEGRO, Paolo;B. Porowska;
1984
Abstract
Gallbladder microlithiasis may be a cause of acute recurrent pancreatitis. When this process cannot be detected with routine investigative procedures, a precise etiologic diagnosis cannot be formulated. In such circumstances, endoscopic collection of bile followed by microscopic examination for presence of cholesterol crystals constitutes a valid diagnostic tool. Three cases of acute recurrent pancreatitis are presented in which cholesterol crystals were found in the bile. The technique and advantages of the method are described and a useful diagnostic approach is proposed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.