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