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Mirizzi syndrome simulating a tumor by ERC.

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Mirizzi syndrome, a rare condition causing bile duct obstruction, was correctly diagnosed preoperatively using CT scans. This diagnosis aided in managing a patient presenting with right upper quadrant pain and jaundice.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstone disease, characterized by a gallstone impacted in the cystic duct or common hepatic duct causing extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct.
Patients often present with symptoms mimicking malignant biliary obstruction, including jaundice and right upper quadrant pain.

Observation:

A patient presented with right upper quadrant pain and jaundice, classic symptoms suggestive of biliary obstruction.
Initial endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERC) revealed a filling defect in the common hepatic duct (CHD), initially suspected to be a tumor.

Findings:

Computed tomography (CT) imaging was crucial in establishing the correct preoperative diagnosis.
CT accurately identified the condition as Mirizzi syndrome, differentiating it from a neoplastic process.

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Implications:

Accurate preoperative diagnosis of Mirizzi syndrome is essential for appropriate surgical planning and management.
Distinguishing Mirizzi syndrome from malignancy preoperatively can prevent unnecessary aggressive surgical interventions and guide treatment strategies.