myRadiologist

Symptom

Jaundice

ConsiderationsRichard Wasley, MD

consider abdominal ultrasound as first line. Evaluation for gallstones, bile duct dilation or liver pathology. However, US limited in detection of pancreatic abnormalities.

§Suggested imagingIn listed order

  1. 01CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrastCPT 74177
  2. 02MRCP with IV contrastCPT 74181
  3. 03US Right upper quadrantCPT 76705