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Limy bile syndrome
C L Fowler1, H Soriano, G D Ferry
1Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington 40536-0084.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Limy bile syndrome (LBS) is a rare condition characterized by calcium carbonate precipitation in bile, often linked to biliary obstruction. It may be a long-term complication of total parenteral nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Biliary Medicine
Background:
- Limy bile syndrome (LBS) is a rare clinical entity.
- Characterized by radiopaque gallbladder and/or bile ducts on plain roentgenograms.
- Associated with distal biliary tract obstruction.
Observation:
- Calcium carbonate precipitation within bile is the primary cause of LBS.
- The exact etiology remains unclear.
- Potential link to long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Findings:
- Radiopaque gallbladder and bile ducts on X-rays indicate LBS.
- Bile composition changes leading to calcification.
- Association with obstruction in the lower biliary tract.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing LBS in clinical practice.
- Suggests TPN as a potential risk factor requiring further investigation.
- May prompt further research into the pathophysiology and management of LBS.