Choledochal cyst

Case contributed by Paul Adamoli , 11 Jul 2015
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Mohammad A. ElBeialy, 12 Jul 2015

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2 monthmonths old infant, fed with formula milk. An episode of fever, treated with amoxicillin with subsequent improvement. History of infant colic and crying. No signs of jaundice.
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The ultrasound study (performed for suspicious upper urinary tract infection) showed a cystic mass between pancreatic head and the gallbladder. Smooth wall and homogeneous anechoic content was detected.

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

  • -<p>The ultrasound study (performed for suspicious upper urinary tract infection) showed a cystic mass between pancreatic head and the gallbladder. Smooth wall and homogeneous anechoic content was detected.</p><p>The study is compatible with dilatation of extrahepatic bile duct, that's also known as a  <a href="/articles/choledochal-cyst">choledochal cyst</a>. This is the type 1 of <a href="/articles/todani-classification-of-bile-duct-cysts">Todani classification of bile duct cysts</a>.</p>
  • +<p>The ultrasound study (performed for suspicious upper urinary tract infection) showed a cystic mass between pancreatic head and the gallbladder. Smooth wall and homogeneous anechoic content was detected.</p><p>The study is compatible with dilatation of extrahepatic bile duct, that's also known as a  <a href="/articles/choledochal-cyst">choledochal cyst</a>. This is the type 1 of <a title="Todani classification of bile duct cysts" href="/articles/todani-classification-of-bile-duct-cysts">Todani classification of bile duct cysts</a>.</p>

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