title: Choledochal cyst.
abstract: Choledochal cyst, which is characterized by dilatation of the biliary ducts, is common in Asian countries, mainly Japan, but relatively rare worldwide. This report describes 2 Saudi female children with choledochal cysts, with emphasis on long term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. asalem56@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ahmed H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Al-Salem
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000379:methods; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome