[Caroli's disease: literature review and characteristics of a clinical case]

G Chir. 2005 May;26(5):195-200.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Author's report the case of the simple form of Caroli's disease, a rare malformation, and review literature pointing out the difficulty of an early diagnosis, because disease can be silent for a long time too and it is identified for complication. Today, imaging, endoscopy and interventionist radiology are the most valid tools for a correct diagnosis and treatment, above all in a case of emergency, when other therapeutic solutions are not possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Caroli Disease* / complications
  • Caroli Disease* / diagnosis
  • Caroli Disease* / diagnostic imaging
  • Caroli Disease* / therapy
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler