Radiological findings of clonorchiasis

Radiological findings of clonorchiasis, based on plain film, upper gastrointestinal series, hypotonicduodenography and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, were presented in 11 cases of clonorchiasis pathologically confirmed at Seoul National University Hospital during the period from July 1974 to May 1979. No specific features were noted in plain film of simple abdomen, upper gastrointestinal series and hypotonic duodenography, as expected. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiographic findings are as follows: 1. dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts, more pronounced in the periphery: 10/11 cases. 2. irregular contour of intrahepatic duct: 9/11 cases. 3. Filling defects: 9/11 cases. 4. hazy appearance of intrahepatic duct: 8/11 cases. 5. irregular contour of common bile duct: 7/11 cases. 6. dilatation of common bile duct: 3/11 cases. 7. enlargement of gallbladder:3/11 cases.