Porta choledochal fistula: an unusual complication of a cholangiocarcinoma arising from a type I choledochal cyst

A vena porta choledochal fistula caused by an adenocarcinoma arising from a type I choledochal cyst was detected in a 42-year-old woman. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this malignancy are discussed.

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Published in:European journal of surgical oncology 1997-04, Vol.23 (2), p.188-189
Main Authors: Kale, I. Taner, Kuzu, M. Ayhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biliary Fistula - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma - complications
Cholangiocarcinoma - pathology
choledochal cyst
Choledochal Cyst - complications
Choledochal Cyst - pathology
Common Bile Duct Diseases - etiology
Common Bile Duct Neoplasms - complications
Common Bile Duct Neoplasms - pathology
Female
Fistula - etiology
Humans
Liver, biliary tract, pancreas, portal circulation, spleen
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - etiology
porta choledochal fistula
Portal Vein - pathology
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
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Summary:A vena porta choledochal fistula caused by an adenocarcinoma arising from a type I choledochal cyst was detected in a 42-year-old woman. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this malignancy are discussed.
ISSN:0748-7983
1532-2157
DOI:10.1016/S0748-7983(97)80021-2