CT and MRI imaging features as illustrated by a clinical case of biliary tract cancer

OBJECTIVE: This article demonstrates the resolution capabilities, distinctive features in visualization of gallbladder and bile ducts pathology using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as illustrated by a clinical case.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of CT and MRI methods capabilities in diagnostics of biliary tract cancer was carried out on the basis of a private medical practice case, and modern diagnostic capabilities to be applied in case of pathology of this localization were analyzed with reference to literature sources.

RESULTS: This article presents a clinical case reflecting the difficulties in diagnostics of the gallbladder and bile ducts pathology by the CT and MRI and compares the diagnostic capabilities of these methods.

CONCLUSION: It is essential to know the criteria of differential diagnostics of malignant neoplasms of gallbladder and bile ducts, understand the advantages and limitations of different diagnostic methods to interpret the character and extent of detected changes, to choose the proper patient management tactics.

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