| The literature pertaining to EUS for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis reports widely varying sensitivities and specificities. |
| Endoscopic ultrasound and CT ruled out choledocholithiasis, but revealed a bulky pancreas indicating inflammation. |
| Evaluation of the common bile duct may also be performed for abnormalities including dilatation and choledocholithiasis. |
| Thus MR has been reserved for cases in which choledocholithiasis is the main consideration or in pregnant patients where radiation exposure is of greatest concern. |
| Symptomatic choledocholithiasis can be treated during pregnancy. |
| Patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis who are strongly suspected to have common duct stones require rapid assessment for choledocholithiasis. |
