Contribution of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Cholangiocarcinoma in Choledochal Cyst

The choledochal cyst is a rare congenital malformation of the bile ducts. It is considered as a precancerous state. The incidence of cancer in choledochal cyst increases with age and occurs around 32 years old. Therefore, young adults are often involved. In adults, clinical signs are rare and unspec...

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Published in:Case reports in radiology 2018, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-4
Main Authors: Petrovai, Laura, Savi de Tové, Kofi-Mensa, N’zi, Kouassi Paul, Akanni, Djivèdé Witchékpo Maurice Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Adults
Bile
Birth defects
Cancer
Case Report
Case reports
Computed tomography
Cysts
Diagnosis
Diagnostic imaging
Gallbladder
Gallbladder diseases
Gallstones
Hospitals
Liver
Medical imaging
Medical imaging equipment
Metastasis
Pain
Patients
Radiology
Surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasound imaging
Young adults
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Summary:The choledochal cyst is a rare congenital malformation of the bile ducts. It is considered as a precancerous state. The incidence of cancer in choledochal cyst increases with age and occurs around 32 years old. Therefore, young adults are often involved. In adults, clinical signs are rare and unspecific. We are reporting here the case of a cholangiocarcinoma in choledochal cyst in young adult diagnosed by ultrasonography, CT scan, and MRI and confirmed by histopathological examination.
ISSN:2090-6862
2090-6870
DOI:10.1155/2018/8346232