title: [Perforation of choledochal cyst in a 12-year-old boy].
abstract: Choledochal cyst is a rare congenital malformation that presents in children and young adults and is more frequent in women. Early diagnosis is essential to avoid possible complications. The method of choice for the initial diagnosis is ultrasound. Treatment consists of complete resection of the cyst. We describe a case of perforation of a choledochal cyst in a 12-year-old boy.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. marifecandel@tiscali.es
authors.forename: Mari Fe
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Candel
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Albarracín
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robles
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guirao
authors.forename: Pascual
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Parrilla
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous