ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2023
Clinical approach to indeterminate biliary strictures: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and workup.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Imaging mimickers of cholangiocarcinoma in the extra-hepatic biliary tree: a pictorial review with diagnostic clues.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Review
- Granulomatous Biliary Stricture Mimicking Malignancy Managed by Laparoscopy: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge.Cureus · 2026Article
- Two scopes, one mission: An integrated approach of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound to biliary strictures.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Exploring the Role of MRCP+ for Enhancing Detection of High-Grade Strictures in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Indeterminate Biliary Strictures: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- An Approach to and Treatment of Indeterminate Biliary Strictures: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Still elusive: Developments in the accurate diagnosis of indeterminate biliary strictures.World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2024Review
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Abstract
Despite advances in cross-sectional imaging and endoscopic technology, bile duct strictures remain a challenging clinical entity. It is crucial to make an early determination of benign or malignant nature of biliary strictures. Early diagnosis not only helps with further management but also minimizes mortality and morbidity associated with delayed diagnosis. Conventional imaging and endoscopic techniques, particularly endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and tissue sampling techniques play a key in establishing a diagnosis. Indeterminate biliary strictures (IDBSs) have no definite mass on imaging or absolute histopathological diagnosis and often warrant utilization of multiple diagnostics to ascertain an etiology. In this review, we discuss possible etiologies, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of IDBSs. Based on available data and expert opinion, we depict an evidence based diagnostic algorithm for management of IDBSs. Areas of focus include use of traditional tissue sampling techniques such as ERCP with brush cytology, intraductal biopsies, fluorescence
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