10 mm enlarged common bile duct.

Posted by janflute @janflute, Mar 19 5:53am

I am 78 and have an enlarged common bile duct, 10 mm. High bun. Should I be concerned?

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debhammel | @debhammel | Mar 19 7:34am

Not unless your gastroenterologist says it's something serious. I have a similarly enlarged bile duct, likely due to having my gall bladder removed 12 years ago. Although I have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency which is managed with supplemental pancreatic enzymes, the bile duct itself is of no concern.

janflute | @janflute | Mar 19 10:22am

Thank you. I have never had any gall bladder issues that I am aware of.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 19 7:19pm

In reply to @janflute "Thank you. I have never had any gall bladder issues that I am aware of." + (show)

@janflute,

Was this enlarged bile duct found as a result of symptoms you were having? Did your doctor give you any information on the reason?
Here is a link to some information about this condition from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, https://www.ccjm.org/content/89/6/315