Sunday, November 13, 2016

Q: What is Mirizzi's syndrome?


Answer: Mirizzi's syndrome is a  complication where a gallstone gets impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder resulting in compression of the common bile duct or common hepatic duct, causing obstructive jaundice. 

Clinical significance: Found to be associated or increased risk of gallbladder carcinoma






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