title: Spontaneous rupture of the common bile duct.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the common bile duct is an extremely rare condition. Only 11 cases have been reported in the world literature. An unusual case of this complication is reported and the possible etiology and pathogenesis are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications; D003135:Common Bile Duct; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology