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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTCA)    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Normal Values

The bile ducts are normal in size and appearance for the age of the patient.

What Abnormal Results Mean

The results may show ducts that are dilated which may indicate there is an obstruction. The obstruction may be caused by infection, scarring, stones, or cancer in the bile ducts, liver, pancreas, or region of the gallbladder.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

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