Glossary
Cholangitis: An infection of the bile duct, which is usually caused by bacteria ascending from its junction with the duodenum.Jaundice: This is the visible sign of an underlying disease process usually involving the liver, where there is elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, which imparts a yellow color to the skin, white of the eyes and mucus membranes, darkening of the urine and light colored stool.
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): A special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, pancreatic and bile ducts.
