Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2008 Dec;51(12):1499-1503.

A case of choledochal cyst diagnosed and conservatively treated during pregnancy

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea. ksajin@yahoo.co.kr

Abstract

Choledocal cyst are cystic dilatations of the biliary tree varying in location from the ampulla of vater to the intrahepatic bile ducts. The majority of the cases are diagnosed during the first decade of the life but in 20% of patients with choledochal cysts, the diagnosis is not made until adulthood. Although these cysts occur frequently in females, presentation in pregnancy or the postpartum period is rare. Choledochal cysts presenting during pregnancy an increased risk to both the mother and developing fetus. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific, and physical and radiologic examination are limited during pregnancy because of the presence of the gravid uterus. We experienced one case of choledochal cyst during pregnancy and report our experience.

Keyword

Choledochal cyst; Pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Ampulla of Vater
Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic
Biliary Tract
Choledochal Cyst
Dilatation
Female
Fetus
Humans
Mothers
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Uterus
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