title: [Antenatal diagnosis of a choledocal cyst].
abstract: Choledocal cyst is a rare anomaly that usually becomes symptomatic during childhood. Forty to sixty percent of choledocal cysts are diagnosed before 10 years old, usually when complications occur. Today, because of advances in sonographic imaging, some cysts can de diagnosed before birth. The major prognostic factor is the development of complications such as hepatic fibrosis. Early treatment, after postnatal ultrasonography assessment, can reduce the incidence of serious complications. The authors report a case of a choledocal cyst diagnosed at 23 weeks gestation.
authors.affiliation: Service de Médecine Foetale, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte (Hôtel Dieu), Av Francisco Sales 1111, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brésil. Julianambl@uol.com.br
authors.forename: J C F
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Couto
authors.forename: J M B
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Leite
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: N S T
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Souza
authors.forename: M V R
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001034:Apgar Score; D002585:Cesarean Section; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
vernacular_title: Diagnostic anténatal du kyste du cholédoque.