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Recurrent pancreatitis contributing to choledochal cyst formation.
The British Journal of Surgery
|March 1, 1987
Summary
Recurrent pancreatitis may cause choledochal cysts. Our findings suggest that repeated pancreatitis attacks lead to significant dilation of the common bile duct, forming these cysts.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- Choledochal cysts are congenital dilations of the bile duct.
- The etiology of choledochal cysts remains incompletely understood.
Observation:
- Three cases of choledochal cyst are presented.
- Common bile duct caliber was normal before recurrent pancreatitis.
- Post-pancreatitis, significant common bile duct dilation was observed.
Findings:
- Recurrent pancreatitis precedes common bile duct dilation.
- This suggests a potential causal link between pancreatitis and choledochal cyst formation.
Implications:
- Pancreatitis may be a contributing factor in choledochal cyst development.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate this relationship.
- Clinical management may need to consider pancreatitis history in choledochal cyst patients.