18 Questions
What is the typical age range for developing bile duct cancer?
Older than 65 years
What is the usual histological type of bile duct cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
What is a common feature of stools in patients with biliary atresia?
Pale color
What percentage of patients are jaundiced at birth?
One-third
What is a common association with choledochal cyst?
Biliary atresia
What is the name of the liver fluke infestation associated with bile duct cancer?
Opisthorchis viverrini
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing bile duct cancer?
History of ulcerative colitis
Which of the following is a complication of biliary obstruction?
Cholangitis
What is the most common histologic subtype of gallbladder carcinoma?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the name of the surgical procedure that involves opening the bile duct and draining it through a T-tube?
Choledochotomy
What is the treatment of choice for type II or III biliary atresia?
Kasai procedure
What is a potential complication of prolonged steatorrhoea in biliary atresia?
Osteomalacia
What is the most common site of gallbladder carcinoma?
Fundus
What is a differential diagnosis of biliary atresia?
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
What is the most common mode of gallbladder carcinoma spread?
Direct invasion into adjacent organs
What is the most common symptom of gallbladder carcinoma?
RUQ pain
What is the diagnostic marker elevated in 80% of patients with gallbladder carcinoma?
CA19-9
What is the primary treatment for gallbladder carcinoma?
Cholecystectomy
This quiz covers various complications related to the bile duct, including biliary pain, stones, and tumors. It also touches on surgical procedures such as choledochotomy and T-tube drainage, as well as the effects of hydatid disease on the biliary tree.
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