bulging papilla sign
Bulging duodenal papilla is a conical or cylindrical protuberance at the medial aspect of the descending or horizontal duodenum at the site of the sphincter of Oddi. It is a finding on small bowel follow-though (and endoscopy) and has a relatively long differential. On cross-sectional imaging, the underlying cause is usually seen before the effect on the papilla.
Pathology
Causes include:
- normal variant
- patulous ampulla of Vater (look for associated pneumobilia)
- tumors
- papillitis
- autoimmune pancreatitis
- choledochocele
- impacted choledocholithiasis
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Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu bulging duodenal papilla:
