Choledochal cysts: part 1 of 3: classification and pathogenesis.
Much about the etiology, pathophysiology, natural course and optimal treatment of cystic disease of the biliary tree remains under debate. Gastroenterologists, surgeons and radiologists alike still strive to optimize their roles in the management of choledochal cysts. To that end, much has been written about this disease entity, and the purpose of this 3-part review is to organize the available literature and present the various theories currently argued by the experts. In part 1, we discuss the background of the disease, describing the etiology, classification, pathogenesis and malignant potential of choledochal cysts.
Department of Medicine and Surgery, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Janakie
J
Singham
Eric M
EM
Yoshida
Charles H
CH
Scudamore
D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / Q000473:pathology*; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome