A giant choledochal cyst in infancy: a case report.
Choledochal cyst is a dilation that encloses the intrahepatic or both extra- and intrahepatic portions of the biliary ducts. Postnatally, ultrasonography is the initial diagnostic modality of choice, allowing for precise measurements of intra- or extrahepatic duct dilatation and identification of stones and sludge. Symptoms depend on the age at presentation. Common bile duct malformations should be considered as a differential diagnosis of a cystic mass regardless of the cyst's size or patient's age, especially in children presenting with abdominal pain, jaundice, and palpable mass. To the best of our knowledge, we report the largest choledochal cyst in infancy.
Department of Radiology, Gaziantep Child Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Nursel
N
Yurttutan
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gaziantep Child Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Suleyman Cuneyt
SC
Karakus
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gaziantep Child Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Naim
N
Koku
Department of Radiology, Gaziantep Child Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Mustafa
M
Demirci
Department of Pathology, Gaziantep Child Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Ramazan
R
Ucak
Choledochal cyst; Giant; Infant