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Gallbladder perforation during liver biopsy diagnosed using hepatobiliary scintigraphy: a case report
K G Dennison1, D Khoury, J D Heironimus
1Department of Radiology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6200.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Liver biopsy complications are rare, but gallbladder injury can occur. Hepatobiliary scintigraphy aids in diagnosing gallbladder perforation after liver biopsy, enabling prompt management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Liver biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure.
- Complications, though rare, can be serious.
- Gallbladder injury is an infrequent but significant complication.
Observation:
- A case of iatrogenic gallbladder perforation during liver biopsy is presented.
- Hepatobiliary scintigraphy was used for diagnosis.
- Computed tomography (CT) and surgical findings provided correlation.
Findings:
- Hepatobiliary scintigraphy effectively demonstrated gallbladder perforation.
- The diagnosis was confirmed with CT and surgical correlation.
- This highlights a rare but critical complication of liver biopsy.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of biliary system injuries is crucial to prevent morbidity.
- Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is a valuable tool for evaluating gallbladder trauma.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare biopsy complications.