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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
Published on: February 28, 2025
Type 1 Choledochal Cyst with Ectopic Pancreas and Septate Gallbladder
Amir-Hossein Akbari1, Juan Putra1
1Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Insights
This study reports a rare case of choledochal cyst (CC) in a male infant, co-occurring with a septate gallbladder and ectopic pancreas. This highlights potential embryologic links between these biliary and pancreatic abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Developmental Biology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Choledochal cysts (CCs) are congenital biliary tract dilatations, more prevalent in females.
- CCs are often associated with other developmental anomalies.
Abstract:
Background Choledochal cysts (CCs), congenital cystic dilatation of the biliary tract, are more commonly identified in females and have been associated with a myriad of other developmental abnormalities. Case Report: We present a male infant who was diagnosed with type I CC prenatally. He subsequently underwent cyst and gallbladder resection with hepaticoduodenostomy reconstruction at the age of 6 months. Pathologic examination confirmed type I CC with co-existing septate gallbladder and ectopic pancreas (Heinrich type 1). Conclusions: Although the clinical significance is unclear, this second case of CC with septate gallbladder and ectopic pancreas highlights the embryologic association of these abnormalities.
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