Choledochal cyst. An extremely rare malformation with potential severe complications

Enrica Antonelli, Pietro Impellizzeri, Salvatore Arena, Saveria Parisi, Flora Maria Peri, Rosario Caruso, Jean De Ville de Goyet, Carmelo Romeo

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Introduction: Choledocal cysts (CC) are rare congenital dilations of the extrahepatic and/or intrahepatic biliary tree with heterogeneous clinical pictures and high risk of malignancy. Case report: We reported a clinical case of 9 years old child with abdominal pain and jaundice. Strumental investigation with ultrasonography and magnetic resonance showed a CC. For this reason the patient underwent CC surgical excision and hepaticojejunostomy. Conclusion: CCs are a rare desease entity in Caucasian, with potential severe complications. Anearly diagnosis and a long.term follow-up is recommended

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Choledocal cyst; hepaticojejunostomy; malformation jaundice

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