Choledochal cyst - type Ib

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
mri

Fusiform dilatation of the proximal and mid-segment of the common bile duct, also likely involving the common hepatic duct, is observed. The overall size is approximately 21 x 28 x 24 mm (AP x TD x CC). No significant intrahepatic biliary radical dilatation is seen.

The gallbladder is partially distended. No evidence of any calculus is noted in the gallbladder lumen.

The cystic duct is likely draining into a superolateral aspect of the above-mentioned fusiform dilated common bile duct.

An anomalous high confluence of the common bile duct (CBD) and main pancreatic duct is seen with a common channel, measuring approximately 11.5 mm, draining into the major duodenal papilla.

Case Discussion

Overall, the above findings suggest the likelihood of a choledochal cyst, possibly type IB.

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