Haemobilia

Haemobilia (pronounced: hee-mo-bil-ia) is a rare medical condition characterized by bleeding into the biliary tract.

Etymology

The term "Haemobilia" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood and "bilia" meaning bile.

Definition

Haemobilia is a condition where there is bleeding into the biliary tract, leading to the presence of blood in the bile. This can result in symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Causes

Haemobilia is most commonly caused by trauma, but can also be caused by other conditions such as gallstones, liver cirrhosis, and malignant tumors in the liver or gallbladder.

Symptoms

The symptoms of haemobilia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Common symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding (which may result in melena or hematemesis)

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of haemobilia can be challenging due to its rarity and the non-specific nature of its symptoms. It is often diagnosed through a combination of clinical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Treatment

Treatment of haemobilia depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. It may involve endoscopy, angiography, or surgery.

Related Terms

• Biliary tract
• Gallstones
• Liver cirrhosis
• Malignant tumors
• Abdominal pain
• Jaundice
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Melena
• Hematemesis
• Ultrasound
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Endoscopy
• Angiography

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Haemobilia
• Wikipedia's article - Haemobilia

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