Mirizzi syndrome

Extrahepatic obstructive jaundice is caused by stenos-ing processes. The region of Vater s papilla is particularly affected, for example by inflammations, stones, duodenal diverticula, carcinoma, parasites, cicatricial stenosis or adenomatosis. In this respect, special mention should also be made of carcinoma, cicatricial strictures and gallstones (s. figs. 8.14, 8.15 32.1, 32.15), compression of the common bile duct due to a cystic duct stone (= Mirizzi syndrome), haemobilia, and various parasites - such as Ascaris lumbricoides (s. fig. 25.8 ). All of these disorders can be found in the area of the extrahepatic bile ducts. (9, t9)... 

Becker CD, Hassler H, Terrier F (1984) Preoperative diagnosis of the Mirizzi syndrome limitations of sonography and computed tomography. AJR Am J Roentgenol 143 591-596... 

Fig. 32.1 CholestBrol-calcium-pigment stone a rare specimen showing a striking coloured/chemical development (here a so-called tiger-eye stone) (at our disposal). Diagnosis obstructive cholangitis due to Mirizzi s syndrome...

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