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Endoscopy 2003; 35(8): 695-697
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41521
Case Report

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Schwannoma of the Common Bile Duct: A Rare Cause of Obstructive Jaundice

R.  Jakobs1 , J.  Albert1 , D.  Schilling1 , T.  Nuesse2 , J.  F.  Riemann1
  • 1 Department of Medicine C, Academic Hospital of the University of Mainz, Ludwigshafen, Germany
  • 2 Institute of Pathology, Academic Hospital of the University of Mainz, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Submitted 20 December 2002

Accepted after Revision 5 March 2003

Publication Date:
20 August 2003 (online)

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The endoscopic diagnosis of bile duct lesions has improved over recent years through the introduction of cholangioscopy and intraductal ultrasound. Combining this with biopsies examined using routinely administered immunohistochemical markers, the diagnosis of tumors of the extrahepatic bile duct can be improved substantially. We report a rare case of a schwannoma of the bile duct causing obstructive jaundice.

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R. Jakobs, MD

Department of Medicine C (Gastroenterology) · Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen gGmbH · Academic Hospital of the University of Mainz

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