title: [Idiopathic benign stenosis of the choledochus].
abstract: Two cases of benign idiopathic choledochal stricture are reported, an extremely uncommon condition. Diagnosis is difficult on clinical grounds and it can only be ascertained by pathological examination. The clinical and radiological picture mimicks that of malignant obstructive jaundice, even during the operation. This leads to oncologic resection with morbidity and mortality rates disproportionately high for a benign condition.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de la Princesa, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fernández Fernández de Santos
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ortiz Aguilar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fraga Fernández
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oliart Delgado de Torres
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Estenosis benigna idiopática del colédoco.