Choledochal cyst with perforation--an unusual presentation. Case report and review of the literature.
| Title: | Choledochal cyst with perforation--an unusual presentation. Case report and review of the literature. |
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| Authors: | Winkler RE; Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA.; Lancry K; Velcek FT |
| Source: | South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie [S Afr J Surg] 2001 Aug; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 95-6; discussion 97. |
| Publication Type: | Case Reports; Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Medpharm Publications Country of Publication: South Africa NLM ID: 2984854R Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0038-2361 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00382361 NLM ISO Abbreviation: S Afr J Surg Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2016- : Centurion, South Africa : Medpharm Publications; Original Publication: Johannesburg : Association Of Surgeons Of South Africa |
| MeSH Terms: | Choledochal Cyst/*diagnosis; Abdomen, Acute/etiology ; Bile Ducts/abnormalities ; Choledochal Cyst/complications ; Choledochal Cyst/surgery ; Pancreas/abnormalities ; Abnormalities, Multiple ; Female ; Humans ; Infant |
| Abstract: | A unique case of a 22-month-old baby girl with a perforated choledochal cyst, who presented with vague abdominal symptoms but without any jaundice, an acute abdomen and an incidental finding of acholic stools, is described below with a review of the literature. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20031107 Date Completed: 20031201 Latest Revision: 20041117 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PMID: | 14601551 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Case Reports; Journal Article