Intrabiliary rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst: role of ERCP.
We report a case of hepatic hydatid cyst presenting with obstructive jaundice following cholecystectomy. ERCP showed intrabiliary cyst rupture with biliary obstruction due to cyst remnants. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed and cyst debris removed with complete resolution of symptoms.
Durrani
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Department of Medicine, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi.
Yaqoob
Nayyar
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Rafi
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Siddiq
Masood
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Moin
Shaheen
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Mallhi
Ashraf A
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D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*