[Cystic dilatations of the bile ducts]

J Chir (Paris). 1987 Mar;124(3):168-71.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Clinical manifestations of cystic dilation of biliary tracts, a rare affection usually detected in young patients, are described and 2 recent cases reported. Surgical treatment is outlined as a function of morphology of cysts, with emphasis on the high risk of cancerization of biliary tracts, even after bypass operations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / surgery
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk