Hepatocholedochal cysts. A rare cause of obstructive jaundice.
The case history is described of a 21-year-old woman who, after analysis because of jaundice and pain in the upper abdomen, was diagnosed as having hepatocholedochal cysts Type IV-A. Surgery was performed. In connection with this case history the literature on hepatocholedochal cysts is reviewed.
Woudstra
M
M
Department of Internal Medicine, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, Netherlands.
Scherpenisse
J
J
Winter
L H
LH
D000328:Adult; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000150:complications*; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology*; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*