Successful endoscopic management of biliary cast syndrome in nonliver transplant patients

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Jul;42(6):752-5. doi: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000225626.76544.67.

Abstract

Biliary cast syndrome is an uncommon condition, almost always associated with liver transplantation. We describe 2 patients with biliary cast syndrome in a nonliver transplant setting. The casts were managed endoscopically.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bile Duct Diseases / etiology
  • Bile Duct Diseases / therapy*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications