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Multiple Biliary Hamartoma (Von Meyenburg Complexes)—a Rare Entity
A rare case of multiple biliary hamartomas giving a “starry liver” appearance on MRCP is being reported.
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Multiple biliary hamartomas “von Meyenberg complexes” in a newborn: a unique observation
BackgroundBiliary hamartomas are rare benign bile duct malformations consisting of multiple collections of localized duct-like structures that are...
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Peribiliary cysts: uncommon mimickers of hepatic and biliary cystic lesions
Peribiliary cysts (PC) are dilatations of the extramural peribiliary glands, with a very characteristic imaging pattern in the contexts of...
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Imaging of benign biliary pathologies
Pathologies of the biliary tree include a wide-spectrum of benign and malignant processes. The differential for benign disease includes congenital...
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Neonatal diagnosis of biliary atresia: a practical review and update
Biliary atresia is challenging to diagnose because many of the clinical and imaging features of this condition overlap with those of other causes of...
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Imaging features of biliary adenofibroma of the liver with malignant transformation: a case report with literature review
BackgroundBiliary adenofibroma (BAF) is a rare primary hepatic tumor with the potential risk of malignant transformation. Given the extreme rarity of...
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Mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver with biliary communication: case report and surgical therapeutic option
BackgroundMucinous cyst neoplasm of the liver (MCN-L) comprise less than 5% of all cystic liver lesions and is characterized by the presence of...
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Ocular manifestations of renal ciliopathies
Renal ciliopathies are a common cause of kidney failure in children and adults, and this study reviewed their ocular associations. Genes affected in...
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Ultrasound evaluation of portal venous gas and its mimics
Portal venous gas on abdominal ultrasound classically represents an indirect indicator of bowel ischemia, a critical condition which poses a high...
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Laparoscopic complete excision of an enormous simple hepatic cyst occupying the entire abdomen in a child: a case report and literature review
BackgroundSimple hepatic cysts are common lesions in adults, but rare in children. Because of their benign nature, simple hepatic cysts may not be...
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Intra-operative indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in hepatobiliary surgery: a narrative review of the literature as a useful guide for the surgeon
IntroductionIn hepatobiliary surgery, intra-operative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging use started in the late 2000s with Japanese...
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Mechanisms of pruritus in cholestasis: understanding and treating the itch
Pruritus in cholestatic liver diseases can be a major burden and dramatically impair the quality of life of those affected. Here, we provide an...
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Imaging of fibropolycystic liver disease
Fibropolycystic liver diseases (FLDs) make up a rare spectrum of heritable hepatobiliary diseases resulting from congenital ductal plate...
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Magnetic resonance imaging of fetal abdominal pathology: a complementary tool to prenatal ultrasound
AbstractFetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly being used worldwide as a complementary tool to prenatal ultrasound (US) for multiple...
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Cystic liver lesions: a pictorial review
Hepatic cysts (HC) are sac-like structures mainly filled with liquid and showing a distinct membrane. They are usually found incidentally through...
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Clinical features and treatment of heterotopic pancreas in children: a multi-center retrospective study
ObjectiveHeterotopic pancreas, an uncommon condition in children, can present with diagnostic and treatment challenges. This study aimed to evaluate...
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Histopathology and molecular pathology confirmed a diagnosis of atypical Caroli’s syndrome: a case report
Caroli’s syndrome is a congenital disease characterized by dilation of intrahepatic bile ducts and congenital hepatic fibrosis. It is a rare...
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Acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis related to diffuse neurofibroma of gallbladder in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1
BackgroundWe report the first case of acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis with large hemoperitoneum related to gallbladder wall fragility caused by...
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Congenital hepatic fibrosis with novel mutations in PKD1 gene masquerading as early cryptogenic cirrhosis: a rare case report
BackgroundCongenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF) is a rare disorder of the porto-biliary system occurring due to the defective remodeling of ductal...
