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[HEMOBILIA: REPORT OF TWO CASES]
Summary
Hemobilia, or bleeding in the biliary tree, can stem from various causes like trauma or tumors. This report details two cases diagnosed using retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Hemobilia is defined as hemorrhage within the biliary tree.
- Potential causes include trauma, inflammatory disorders, infections, gallstones, tumors, and coagulation disorders.
- Abnormal communication between blood vessels and the biliary tree is a suspected underlying mechanism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of hemobilia.
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (RECP) in diagnosing hemobilia.
Main Methods:
- Case report methodology.
- Diagnosis confirmed using retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (RECP).
Main Results:
- Two cases of hemobilia were successfully diagnosed.
- RECP provided clear visualization for diagnosis in both instances.
Conclusions:
- Hemobilia is a rare condition with diverse etiologies.
- Retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography is an effective diagnostic tool for hemobilia.