A Unique Spontaneous Subcapsular Bilioma: Is it an idiopathic variety?

Authors

  • Ananta Shrestha Hepatology wing, Civil Service Hospital of Nepal, Min Bhawan , Kathmandu.
  • Thupten Kelsang Lama

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.1419

Abstract

Spontaneous Subcapsular bilioma is an extrabiliary intrahepatic collection of bile in subcapsular location commonly occurring after biliary trauma or surgery. It rarely occurs in absence of any underlying biliary abnormality. We report a such a case with no known underlying biliary tract abnormality except for a solitary gall stone. We bring into discussion whether this type of bilioma can be labeled as idiopathic spontaneous variety in presence of gall stone.

Keywords: bile; idiopathic; subcapsular bilioma.

 

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Shrestha, A., & Lama, T. K. (2013). A Unique Spontaneous Subcapsular Bilioma: Is it an idiopathic variety?. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(190). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.1419

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