Choledocholithiasis means gallstones are present in the common bile duct.
Symptoms often include pain in the upper abdomen or right side, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, fever, nausea, vomiting, or itching if bile flow is blocked.
Imaging helps when doctors suspect a blocked bile duct and need to check whether stones are causing jaundice, infection, pancreatitis, or ongoing pain.
Ultrasound may suggest bile duct blockage, while MRCP, CT, or endoscopic imaging help confirm the stones and their effects.
Management may include endoscopic stone removal, surgery, infection treatment, and follow-up of gallbladder disease.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
