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Common Bile Duct

Someone plz answer this for me.  I had an MRI on my back bc of some problems but they said my common bile duct was dilated 16mm.  is that dangerous or not worry about it.  i do not have a gallbladder. what should i do or is it nothing to worry about
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thanks i had a cat scan today so i should find out more later.
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The results of studies vary a bit in what is considered 'normal,' but 16 is considered to be dilated. You should probably check with your doctor about this finding.
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