HUGE CHOLEDOCHAL CYST

Choledochal Cyst

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The first anatomic description of the choledochal cyst (CC) was presented by Vater in 1700’s. Choledochal cyst is a rare abnormality usually found in infancy and childhood and occurs mainly in the females [1]. Presenting symptoms are age dependent with jaundice prevailing in childhood and abdominal pain in adults [2]. Outcome depends on early diagnosis, complete resection of the cyst and proper hepatico-enterostomy. Simple drainage procedures, leaving the cyst behind can lead to late complication, including development of carcinoma [1].