Abstract
Choledocal cysts are cystic dilations that can occur in a single or multiple form in the biliary tree. Cysts can be congenital or acquired and are associated with numerous anatomical abnormalities. The presence of pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, jaundice and palpable abdominal mass form the classic triad that is present in 15% to 45% of patients. We report the case of a 19-year-old woman patient, who she was admitted with abdominal pain in the right hypochondrium, nausea and vomiting, which evolved into jaundice. When seeking medical care, a large liver cyst and cholelithiasis. Imaging exams revealed liver cyst in segments IV-B,V and VI, lithiasis and biliary polyp.
Highlights
Choledochus cysts are cystic dilations that can occur in a single or multiple form in the biliary tree
We report the case of a 19-year-old woman patient, who she was admitted with abdominal pain in the right hypochondrium, nausea and vomiting, which evolved into jaundice
Given the relevance and prevalence of choledochal cysts, this report has the objective of describing the case of a 19-year-old woman patient, whose treatment was the total resection of the bile duct cyst by means of biliodigestive anastomosis
Summary
Choledochus cysts are cystic dilations that can occur in a single or multiple form in the biliary tree. Choledocal cysts are cystic dilations that can occur in a single or multiple form in the biliary tree. The presence of pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, jaundice and palpable abdominal mass form the classic triad that is present in 15% to 45% of patients.
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