Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Overview

Organic or functional motility disorder involving the SPHINCTER OF ODDI and associated with biliary COLIC. Pathological changes are most often seen in the COMMON BILE DUCT sphincter, and less commonly the PANCREATIC DUCT sphincter.

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Quick facts about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Topic type

Condition

Category

Gastroenterology

MeSH classification

C06.130.120.250.098.800

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