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Choledochal cyst in adults
R Vercruysse1, M R Van den Bossche
1Department of abdominal surgery, St. Elisabeth Clinic, Brussels, Belgium.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|November 27, 1998
Summary
This case study presents an adult with a choledochal cyst, diagnosed using CT-scanning and MRI. Treatment involved cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, with a literature review included.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging in Surgical Conditions
Background:
- Choledochal cysts are rare congenital biliary anomalies.
- Adult presentation of choledochal cysts is uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A case of choledochal cyst in an adult patient is detailed.
- Preoperative diagnostic modalities included computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
- Clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging findings are described.
Findings:
- Successful preoperative diagnosis was achieved using CT and MRI.
- The patient underwent surgical management involving cyst excision.
- A Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was performed for biliary reconstruction.
Implications:
- Highlights the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing choledochal cysts in adults.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical excision and Roux-en-Y reconstruction for adult choledochal cysts.
- Contributes to the understanding of adult choledochal cyst management through a case presentation and literature review.