Chonnam Med J.
2002 Sep;38(3):293-296.
A Case of Choledochal Cyst with Giardia lamblia Infestation Presented by Cholangitis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Gwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. isks@netian.com
Abstract
- Choledochal cyst is congenital cystic or fusiform dilatation of extra- and intra-hepatic duct. Giardia lamblia infestation occurs with ingestion of cysts and is followed by excystation to trophozoites in the small intestine of a host. Giardia lamblia infestation is usually asymtpomatic and may cause various gastrointestinal smptomes. Bilary giardiasis is rare. Choledocahl cyst with Giardia lamblia infestation and cholangitis is not reported. We have experienced a case of choledochal cyst with Giardia lamblia infestation presented by cholangitis in 54 year-old man who suffered from right upper quadrant pain and fever. We report this case with a review of literatures.
