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Choledochal cysts: lessons from a 20 year experience

M D Stringer1, A Dhawan, M Davenport

  • 1Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|December 1, 1995
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Choledochal cysts, a rare congenital biliary anomaly, are often misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis and surgical excision, particularly radical excision, lead to excellent long-term outcomes for affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Cystic dilatation of the biliary tree (choledochal cyst) is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Understanding its presentation, diagnostic challenges, and surgical outcomes is crucial for pediatric care.
  • A significant portion of patients present with symptoms mimicking other conditions, leading to diagnostic delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mode of presentation, diagnostic pitfalls, and long-term surgical outcomes in children with choledochal cysts.
  • To analyze the different anatomical types and associated pancreaticobiliary channel variations.
  • To highlight the impact of delayed diagnosis and referral on patient prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 78 children diagnosed with choledochal cysts between 1974 and 1994.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods (including ultrasonography), and surgical procedures.
  • Evaluation of long-term follow-up data, including complications and overall patient well-being.

    • Main Results:

    • The study included 78 children with various choledochal cyst types (Ic, If, IVa, V), with a common pancreaticobiliary channel found in 76%.
    • Jaundice and abdominal pain were the most common presenting symptoms; the classic triad was rare (6%).
    • Diagnostic delays were common due to misdiagnosis (e.g., hepatitis) and incomplete investigations, with two late-referred patients dying from liver failure.

    Conclusions:

    • Choledochal cysts are frequently misdiagnosed, underscoring the need for heightened clinical suspicion.
    • Radical excision of the cyst followed by hepaticojejunostomy offers excellent long-term outcomes.
    • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical for preventing severe complications and ensuring favorable prognosis in pediatric choledochal cyst cases.