Obstructing leiomyoma of the common hepatic duct bifurcation simulating a Klatskin tumor.
The first reported case of a leiomyoma of the proximal bile duct simulating a Klatskin tumor and causing obstructive cholestasis is presented. Diagnosis was made at the time of exploratory surgery. Surgical management included complete excision with Roux-en-Y hepatic-ojejunostomy.
Blodgett/Saint Mary's General Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006500:Hepatic Duct, Common; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged