Dilated periportal lymphatics mimicking an anastomotic bile leak after liver transplantation

Gastrointest Radiol. 1991 Fall;16(4):337-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01887383.

Abstract

Transhepatic cholangiography is commonly performed during postoperative evaluation of liver transplant patients. The authors describe a potential pitfall in the interpretation of these studies and illustrate that dilated interrupted lymphatics of the donor liver can mimic a periductal leak of contrast material.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile*
  • Cholangiography / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphatic System / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*