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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Haemobilia | |||
| synonyms = Hemobilia | |||
| field = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Hepatology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Upper gastrointestinal bleeding]], [[jaundice]], [[right upper quadrant pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Hypovolemic shock]], [[biliary obstruction]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Trauma]], [[liver biopsy]], [[cholecystectomy]], [[tumors]], [[aneurysms]] | |||
| risks = [[Liver disease]], [[coagulopathy]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Endoscopy]], [[angiography]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Peptic ulcer disease]], [[variceal bleeding]], [[Mallory-Weiss tear]] | |||
| treatment = [[Embolization]], [[surgery]], [[endoscopic therapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Proton pump inhibitors]], [[antibiotics]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Haemobilia''' is a rare medical condition characterized by bleeding into the biliary tract, often due to trauma or surgery. This condition can lead to serious complications, including [[jaundice]], [[biliary obstruction]], and [[gastrointestinal bleeding]]. | '''Haemobilia''' is a rare medical condition characterized by bleeding into the biliary tract, often due to trauma or surgery. This condition can lead to serious complications, including [[jaundice]], [[biliary obstruction]], and [[gastrointestinal bleeding]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Haemobilia is most commonly caused by [[trauma]] or [[surgery]] to the liver or biliary tract. Other causes can include [[tumors]], [[infections]], and [[vascular abnormalities]]. In rare cases, it can also be caused by [[liver biopsy]], [[cholecystectomy]], or [[percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography]]. | Haemobilia is most commonly caused by [[trauma]] or [[surgery]] to the liver or biliary tract. Other causes can include [[tumors]], [[infections]], and [[vascular abnormalities]]. In rare cases, it can also be caused by [[liver biopsy]], [[cholecystectomy]], or [[percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography]]. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of haemobilia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | The symptoms of haemobilia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | ||
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* [[Hematemesis]] (vomiting blood) | * [[Hematemesis]] (vomiting blood) | ||
* [[Biliary colic]] (pain in the gallbladder) | * [[Biliary colic]] (pain in the gallbladder) | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of haemobilia can be challenging due to its rarity and the nonspecific nature of its symptoms. It is often diagnosed through a combination of [[medical history]], [[physical examination]], and [[imaging studies]]. [[Endoscopy]] and [[angiography]] can also be used to confirm the diagnosis. | Diagnosis of haemobilia can be challenging due to its rarity and the nonspecific nature of its symptoms. It is often diagnosed through a combination of [[medical history]], [[physical examination]], and [[imaging studies]]. [[Endoscopy]] and [[angiography]] can also be used to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment of haemobilia depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. It can include [[endoscopic therapy]], [[angiographic embolization]], and [[surgery]]. In severe cases, [[liver transplantation]] may be necessary. | Treatment of haemobilia depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. It can include [[endoscopic therapy]], [[angiographic embolization]], and [[surgery]]. In severe cases, [[liver transplantation]] may be necessary. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Biliary tract]] | * [[Biliary tract]] | ||
* [[Gastrointestinal bleeding]] | * [[Gastrointestinal bleeding]] | ||
* [[Jaundice]] | * [[Jaundice]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Hepatology]] | [[Category:Hepatology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:50, 4 April 2025
| Haemobilia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Hemobilia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice, right upper quadrant pain |
| Complications | Hypovolemic shock, biliary obstruction |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Trauma, liver biopsy, cholecystectomy, tumors, aneurysms |
| Risks | Liver disease, coagulopathy |
| Diagnosis | Endoscopy, angiography, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Peptic ulcer disease, variceal bleeding, Mallory-Weiss tear |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Embolization, surgery, endoscopic therapy |
| Medication | Proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Haemobilia is a rare medical condition characterized by bleeding into the biliary tract, often due to trauma or surgery. This condition can lead to serious complications, including jaundice, biliary obstruction, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Causes[edit]
Haemobilia is most commonly caused by trauma or surgery to the liver or biliary tract. Other causes can include tumors, infections, and vascular abnormalities. In rare cases, it can also be caused by liver biopsy, cholecystectomy, or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of haemobilia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include:
- Jaundice
- Abdominal pain
- Melena (dark, tarry stools)
- Hematemesis (vomiting blood)
- Biliary colic (pain in the gallbladder)
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of haemobilia can be challenging due to its rarity and the nonspecific nature of its symptoms. It is often diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies. Endoscopy and angiography can also be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment of haemobilia depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. It can include endoscopic therapy, angiographic embolization, and surgery. In severe cases, liver transplantation may be necessary.
