When Enzymes Mislead: Assessing the Value of MRCP in Suspected Choledocholithiasis

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of MRCP in identifying choledocholithiasis in suspected cases and the limitations of current liver function tests.
• Assessment of static and dynamic liver function tests (LFTs)
• Comparison of MRCP effectiveness to LFTs
• Analysis of diagnostic outcomes in cases of suspected choledocholithiasis
• MRCP shows higher diagnostic accuracy compared to LFTs
• Failing to use MRCP may lead to missed diagnoses of choledocholithiasis
• Standardized diagnostic protocols are needed to improve patient outcomes

Abstract