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Hepatic duct stone associated with chlamydia sepsis: a rare condition in childhood
S Celayir1, N Sarimurat, O Ekiz
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
Pediatric Surgery International
|January 31, 1998
Insights
Bile duct stones are rare in infants. This case highlights a hepatic duct stone in an infant following chlamydia sepsis, leading to recurrent cholangitis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Hepatology
- Neonatal medicine
Background:
- Biliary stones are uncommon in infants.
- Predisposing factors include sepsis and antibiotic use.
- Recurrent cholangitis can be a symptom of biliary obstruction.
Observation:
- A 16-week-old infant presented with recurrent cholangitis.
- The infant had a history of chlamydia sepsis.
- A bile stone was identified in the hepatic duct.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention was required to treat the infant.
- The hepatic duct stone was successfully removed.
- Resolution of cholangitis symptoms post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of pediatric biliary stone formation.
- Highlights the importance of considering biliary pathology in infants with sepsis and cholangitis.
- Suggests potential links between neonatal sepsis and biliary complications.
Abstract:
Stone formation in the biliary system is a rare condition in infants. A few cases of bile stones in the biliary tree have been reported with underlying predisposing factors, such as sepsis and antibiotic usage. This article describes a surgically treated 16-week-old infant with recurrent cholangitis who had a bile stone in the hepatic duct after chlamydia sepsis.