Congenital cystic dilation of the intrahepatic bile ducts (Caroli's disease): report of a case and review of the literature.
A case of congenital cystic dilation of the intrahepatic ducts (Caroli's disease) or type V congenital intrahepatic duct cysts, which was followed for eight years after successful surgical extirpation of the cyst is reported. The presentation and management of this relatively rare entity is discussed and there is a review of the literature.
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Department of Surgery, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe.
D000293:Adolescent; D016767:Caroli Disease / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans