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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Pediatric spontaneous bile duct perforation is a rare condition with limited reported cases.
  • Early management is crucial for a positive prognosis, yet diagnosis often poses challenges.
  • Hepato-biliary scintiscanning is the preferred diagnostic tool but has limited availability globally.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of spontaneous biliary peritonitis without pneumoperitoneum are presented.
  • Diagnosis was achieved using Ultrasound (USG), Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • One child underwent USG-guided drainage and surgical intervention; the other responded to conservative therapy.

Findings:

  • Imaging findings including jaundice, biliary tract abnormalities, and free fluid on USG/CT/MRI suggest biliary perforation.
  • Diagnosis is possible even without scintiscanning, particularly in resource-limited environments.
  • Both patients showed positive outcomes with good recovery over a two-year follow-up period.

Implications:

  • This study highlights the utility of conventional imaging modalities in diagnosing pediatric biliary peritonitis.
  • It provides a diagnostic pathway for spontaneous biliary perforation in settings where scintiscanning is unavailable.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis through accessible imaging can lead to timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.