Mirizzi Syndrome: A Rare Condition to Watch Out For

Mirizzi Syndrome is a rare but serious medical condition that occurs when a gallstone becomes lodged in the neck of the gallbladder or cystic duct, compressing the main bile duct (common bile duct). This can obstruct the flow of bile from the liver to the intestines, potentially leading to severe complications if

KNOWING GALLSTONE DISEASE

According to Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, PhD, MMB, FACP, FACG as President of ISDE and Consultant of Hepatology Gastroenterology, gallstones have typical symptoms of heartburn caused by inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallstones are shaped like crystals and vary in size from a grain of sand to larger than a golf ball.

Mirizzi Syndrome in Gallstone Complication

Ario Perbowo *, Dadang Makmun ** * Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta ** Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta   ABSTRACT Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication