Hepatolithiasis : A review of literature and report of three cases

Dr. Lovely George; Dr. Hilda Fernandes; Dr. Umashankar T; Dr. Ganesh  M.K.; Dr. Archana Bhat

Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2016

Hepatolithiasis : A review of literature and report of three cases

Dr. Lovely George, Dr. Hilda Fernandes, Dr. Umashankar T, Dr. Ganesh M. K. , Dr. Archana Bhat

Abstract :

Hepatolithiasis is defined as gallstones present in all bile ducts peripheral to the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts, irrespective of the coexistence of gallstones in other parts of the biliary tract, such as the extrahepatic bile duct and/or the gallbladder. Hepatolithiasis or intrahepatic calculi are prevalent in East Asia, including Japan, but occurs much less frequently in Western countries. The disease is characterized by its intractable nature and frequent recurrence, requiring multiple operative interventions, in distinct contrast to gallbladder cholesterol or black pigment stones. Here, we present a report of three cases with hepatolithiasis, highlighting the morphological features of the same