Hemobilia following percutaneous liver biopsy

Gastroenterology. 1975 May;68(5 Pt 1):1297-9.

Abstract

A patient underwent a routine percutaneous liver biopsy and subsequently developed gastrointestinal hemorrhage, biliary colic, and bilirubinuria suggesting the presence of hemobilia. After a negative arteriogram endoscopic cholangiography was used to confirm the diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / etiology*
  • Bilirubin / urine
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Colic / etiology
  • Endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / complications
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Male
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Bilirubin