Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Cystic Duct: A Rare and Incidental Diagnosis
Abstract Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), also known as carcinoid tumors of the extrahepatic biliary tree, are extremely rare malignancies and account…
Case Report
Hem-o-lok Clips Migration: An Easily Neglected Complication after Laparoscopic Biliary Surgery
Abstract Clip migration into the common bile duct (CBD) is a rare but well-established phenomenon of laparoscopic biliary surgery. The…
Medical marijuana for the treatment of vismodegib-related muscle spasm
Keywords: basal cell carcinoma, medical marijuana, muscle cramps, vismodegib, BCC, basal cell carcinoma, CBD, cannabidiol, FDA, US Food and Drug…
Antegrade jejunogastric intussusception and common bile duct stones at 14 months after gastrectomy and cholecystectomy: A case report
Abstract Jejunogastric intussusception occurred after distal gastrectomy followed by Roux-en Y reconstruction. Common bile duct stone occurred after prophylactic cholecystectomy…
Speechlessness in Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome: Cannabis-Based Medicines Improve Severe Vocal Blocking Tics in Two Patients
Abstract We report the cases of two young German male patients with treatment-resistant Tourette syndrome (TS), who suffer from incapacitating…
“Spice” (Synthetic Marijuana) Induced Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Case Series
Abstract Marijuana is the most widely abused “recreational” substance in the United States, with highest prevalence in young adults. It…
A late unusual complication after an open cholecystectomy: Amputation neuroma of the CBD causing obstructive jaundice
Abstract Amputation Neuromas are benign lesions of the CBD that occur months to years following surgery. Almost all patients with…
Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Retrieval of Impacted Dormia Basket following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Mechanical Failure: Case Report with Literature Review
Abstract Dormia baskets are commonly used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). One complication is basket retention, through impaction with a…
Ultrasonographic and clinicopathologic features of segmental dilatations of the common bile duct in four cats
Abstract Case series summary: This case series documents ultrasonographic and clinicopathologic features of four cats with marked segmental dilatations of…
Diffuse-Type Caroli Disease with Characteristic Central Dot Sign Complicated by Multiple Intrahepatic and Common Bile Duct Stones
Abstract Caroli disease (CD) is a rare congenital malformation of the liver characterized by non-obstructive, segmental, cystic dilatation of the…