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Choledochal cyst

Case contributed by: Dr Bruno Di Muzio

Presentation:

45 years old female with a long history of abdominal pain, nauseas and post-prandial discomfort. On physical examination surgeon palpated an abdominal epigastric mass. No signs of jaundice were found.

From the case: Choledochal cyst

Modality: Ultrasound

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US shows a cyst mass near pancreatic head.

Case Discussion:

Ultrasound study shows a cystic mass between pancreatic head and the gallbladder. Smooth wall and homogeneous anechoic content was detected.

The study is compatible with dilatation of entire extrahepatic bile duct , that's also known as a true choledochal cyst. Is the type 1 of Todani classification of bile duct cysts.