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Extrahepatic biliary papillomatosis in a child
A Singh1, M Bajpai1, N Sharma1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery,All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi-110029, India.
APSP Journal of Case Reports
|January 2, 2014
Summary
Benign neoplasms of the extrahepatic biliary ducts are rare in children. This case highlights papillomatosis of the common bile duct in a young girl presenting with prolonged jaundice and abdominal pain.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Benign neoplasms of the extrahepatic biliary ducts are exceptionally rare in pediatric populations.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old girl presented with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and jaundice.
- Clinical presentation suggested a biliary obstruction.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed papillomatosis of the lower common bile duct.
- This diagnosis represents an unusual benign biliary neoplasm in a child.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric biliary disease.
- Papillomatosis, though benign, requires careful management due to potential complications.
