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Bile duct cyst overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Bile duct cysts are congenital conditions associated with benign cystic dilatation of bile ducts. They are uncommon in western countries[1] [2] but not as rare in East Asian nations like Japan and China.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Classification
Classification
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Causes
Causes
Differentiating Bile Duct Cyst from Other Diseases
Differentiating Bile Duct Cyst from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Screening
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
References
- ↑ Liu YB, Wang JW, Devkota KR; et al. (2007). “Congenital choledochal cysts in adults: twenty-five-year experience”. Chin. Med. J. 120 (16): 1404–7. PMID 17825168.
- ↑ Yu, Jinxing, Turner, Mary Ann, Fulcher, Ann S., Halvorsen, Robert A. Congenital Anomalies and Normal Variants of the Pancreaticobiliary Tract and the Pancreas in Adults: Part 1, Biliary Tract. Am. J. Roentgenol. 2006 187: 1536-1543
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