Imaging of the jaundiced adult.

Jaundice is a clinical finding that is a frequent cause of referral for imaging. Based on the clinical history, physical examination and blood biochemistry alone, it is often impossible to accurately distinguish between an obstructive and a non-obstructive cause of jaundice, thus radiological evaluation is essential. The primary aim of radiology is to assess whether the cause is obstructive and to determine the cause of obstruction when present. This paper aims to discuss the range of imaging modalities available and highlights the strengths of each modality. We present a rational imaging strategy to evaluate the jaundiced adult. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]